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China's Buddhist Association Forms Oversight Body Amid Scandal

12/30/2025

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China's national Buddhist association has created its first supervisory body after removing former Shaolin Temple abbot Shi Yongxin.
Shi Zhengci, abbot of Wuzu Temple, was elected chairman of the supervisory board.
Shi Yongxin was dismissed amid allegations of embezzlement and violations of Buddhist principles.
His arrest on multiple charges, including misappropriation of funds, was formally approved in November.
The move aims to enhance oversight of Buddhist monks' conduct in China.

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China's national Buddhist association has created its first supervisory body after removing former Shaolin Temple abbot Shi Yongxin.
Shi Zhengci, abbot of Wuzu Temple, was elected chairman of the supervisory board.
Shi Yongxin was dismissed amid allegations of embezzlement and violations of Buddhist principles.
His arrest on multiple charges, including misappropriation of funds, was formally approved in November.
The move aims to enhance oversight of Buddhist monks' conduct in China.