China’s Shaolin Temple gets a new abbot
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China's Shaolin Temple said its abbot, Shi Yongxin, is under investigation for misappropriation and embezzlement of funds
The powerful abbot of China’s iconic Shaolin Temple and a self-styled “CEO monk” has been stripped of his monastic title and placed under criminal investigation after explosive accusations of financial misconduct and secret affairs surfaced.
China has appointed a new abbot for the iconic Shaolin Temple, replacing the former head monk who was dismissed amid investigations into allegations of corruption and sexual misconduct.
China appoints Shi Yinle as the new abbot of the famous Shaolin Temple following the dismissal of former head monk Shi Yongxin amidst corruption and misconduct allegations. The temple, a crucial cultural and religious site,