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Money, sex and a Buddhist monk: Head of China’s famed Shaolin Temple under investigation
China’s famed Shaolin Temple announced on Sunday that its abbot is under investigation for suspected embezzlement and ...
China’s ‘CEO monk’ removed from Shaolin Monastery over alleged illicit relations, embezzlement
Shi Yongxin of Shaolin Monastery in Henan, China, was stripped of his ordination over alleged misconduct involving money and ...
China investigates head monk of Shaolin 'Kung Fu' temple
The name "Shaolin" has gained prominence in pop culture over the years, including being the title of a 1982 film starring Jet ...
Head of China’s famous Shaolin Temple under investigation on suspicion of embezzling funds
China's Shaolin Temple said its abbot, Shi Yongxin, is under investigation for misappropriation and embezzlement of funds.
China's famous Shaolin Temple leader is under investigation on suspicion of embezzling funds
China's Shaolin Temple has announced that its abbot, Shi Yongxin, is under investigation for misappropriation and ...
China investigates Shaolin Temple’s head monk on suspicion of financial and sexual misconduct
Shi Yongxin, the temple’s abbot since 1999, has also had his ordination certificate revoked over allegations that he ...
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Head of China's Shaolin Temple removed over embezzlement claims
The head of the Chinese temple known as the birthplace of kung fu will be disrobed for "extremely" bad behaviour, Beijing's ...
How China’s Shaolin ‘CEO monk’ suffered a great fall? Under probe for ‘improper relationship’ with women, illegitimate kids, and embezzlement
Shi Yongxin, the Shaolin Temple abbot, faces scrutiny. Allegations include embezzlement and misconduct. The temple ...
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The ‘CEO monk’ of China’s Shaolin Temple under investigation for corruption
Buddhist monastery, martial arts training ground, and major pop culture reference. Now, it’s getting a new kind of attention: Its leader has just come under investigation for alleged embezzlement. We ...