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Shaolin Temple Should Take a Vow of Chastity, Not Poverty
Bloomberg News was unable to reach Shi. In a statement on July 27, the temple confirmed that Shi was under investigation and ...
Shaolin ‘C.E.O. Monk’ Is Accused of Embezzlement and Affairs With Women
China’s famed Shaolin Temple said its celebrity abbot, Shi Yongxin, was under investigation over misuse of funds and ...
China appoints new abbot for Shaolin Temple after sacking predecessor over corruption, misconduct
China has appointed a new abbot for the iconic Shaolin Temple, replacing the former head monk who was dismissed amid ...
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New Leadership at Iconic Shaolin Temple Amid Controversy
China appoints Shi Yinle as the new abbot of the famous Shaolin Temple following the dismissal of former head monk Shi ...
Celebrity Shaolin Monk Hit With Seedy Sex and Cash Grab Claims
The powerful abbot of China’s iconic Shaolin Temple and a self-styled “CEO monk” has been stripped of his monastic title and ...
Head of China’s world-famous Buddhist sanctuary Shaolin Temple under criminal investigation
Shi Yongxin is suspected of criminal offences, embezzling project funds and temple assets, statement released on temple ...
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Scandal in Shaolin: Abbot Under Investigation
The abbot of the Shaolin Temple in Henan, Shi Yongxin, is being investigated for embezzlement and sexual misconduct. Accusations include misappropriating temple funds and maintaining improper ...