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'CEO Monk' scandal: Shaolin temple chief under fire for 'bad behaviour & improper relationships'; accused of misusing funds

The Buddhist Association of China announced on Monday that the head of the famous Shaolin Temple, known as the birthplace of kung fu, will be removed from his position for "extremely bad behavior." ...
AOL

China investigates Shaolin Temple’s head monk on suspicion of financial and sexual misconduct

HONG KONG — The head of China’s famous Shaolin Temple has been defrocked as authorities investigate allegations of financial offenses and sexual misconduct. Shi Yongxin, the temple’s abbot since 1999, ...
CNN

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 “improper relationships” with women, reviving decade-old allegations against the ...
The New York Times

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 “improper relations” with women. By Lily Kuo and Vivian Wang Lily Kuo reported from ...

Inside the Shaolin monastery that helped build Victor Wembanyama

Here's how monks in central China helped turn Victor Wembanyama into what he has now become: the most unstoppable force in ...
NBC News

China investigates Shaolin Temple’s head monk on suspicion of financial and sexual misconduct

HONG KONG — The head of China’s famous Shaolin Temple has been defrocked as authorities investigate allegations of financial offenses and sexual misconduct. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get ...