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Shaolin Temple Abbot Faces Embezzlement and Scandal

7/30/2025

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Chinese authorities are probing Shi Yongxin, the controversial abbot of the Shaolin Temple, for embezzlement and inappropriate relationships with women. Dubbed the "CEO monk," Shi's past allegations resurface as the Buddhist Association of China strips him of his ordination, declaring his actions a grave threat to the integrity of the Buddhist community.

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Story summary

Chinese authorities are probing Shi Yongxin, the controversial abbot of the Shaolin Temple, for embezzlement and inappropriate relationships with women. Dubbed the "CEO monk," Shi's past allegations resurface as the Buddhist Association of China strips him of his ordination, declaring his actions a grave threat to the integrity of the Buddhist community.