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Shaolin Temple

Shaolin Temple
The latest news and top stories on Shaolin Temple. A prominent Henan province-based monastic institution, Shaolin Temple is dedicated to Buddhist practices particularly Chan Buddhism. Located at the foot of the Songshan mountain range in Dengfeng county China, its main areas of activity include Chan Buddhism, martial arts notably Shaolin Kung Fu, Buddhist art and traditional Chinese medicine. Recognised as the birthplace of both Chan Buddhism and Shaolin Kung Fu, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a significant cultural spiritual centre.
Beyond embezzlement and bribery allegations, Shi Yongxin has also been accused of violating Buddhist principles, maintaining “improper relations” with multiple women and fathering at least one child. Photo: SCMP
Corruption in China

Former Shaolin Temple abbot indicted for bribery and embezzlement

Prosecutors formally charge ‘CEO monk’ Shi Yongxin four months after his arrest following financial and sexual scandals.

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Religion in China

China’s scandal-hit Shaolin Temple urged to draw line between business, religion

Provincial Communist Party boss on impromptu visit calls on temple’s new leadership to protect reputation and return to ‘true teachings’.

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Former Shaolin Temple abbot Shi Yongxin has been accused of misappropriation and embezzlement of funds and violating celibacy vows, among over misdeeds. Photo: Getty Images
Religion in China

Shaolin Temple abbot Shi Yongxin closer to prosecution over money scandals

Famed ‘CEO monk’ of kung fu cradle was removed in July over allegations including embezzlement and ‘seriously violating’ Buddhist principles.

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Lessons from China's history

Reflections | Shaolin Temple scandal would have led to far harsher reactions in China’s past

The resolution of the temple’s recent shameful episode is much more civilised than the violent purges of Buddhism in China’s history.

Shi Yongxin (pictured here in 2006), the former abbot of China’s Shaolin Temple, is facing an official investigation for financial and sexual misconduct. China Photos: Getty Images
Religion in China

After Shaolin Temple scandal, China’s Buddhists urged to obey law and pay taxes

Buddhist regulator calls on believers to be patriotic as it doubles down on condemnation of famous temple’s disgraced former abbot.

Religion in China

Shaolin’s ‘CEO monk’ scandal may prompt overhaul of how temples are run in China

While long-time abbot Shi Yongxin faces criminal investigation it’s business as usual at the temple, but it could be a turning point.

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New abbot at China Shaolin Temple enforces ‘Buddhist 996’ rule; 30 monks quit

Stringent regime at famous temple slashes monk’s screen time on mobile phones, imposes strict diet, long working hours.

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The new head of China’s scandal-hit Shaolin Temple has introduced strict new rules, sparking a reported wave of monk resignations. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Xinhua/Weibo
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China’s Buddhist regulator pledges stricter controls after Shaolin abbot scandal

Vow comes after Shi Yongxin, the former head of the kung fu cradle, was accused of embezzling temple funds and sexual misconduct.

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“CEO monk” Shi Yongxin is accused of financial and sexual misconduct. Photo: AFP
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Readers discuss a reckoning with the second world war, and a Buddhist monk’s downfall.

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New head of scandal-hit Shaolin Temple avoids commerce, does manual work himself

Successor to disgraced former Shaolin Temple chief vows to follow true path of Buddhism, values ‘agriculture’ and ‘zen’.

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Religion in China

China’s Shaolin Temple gets new abbot after scandal fells Shi Yongxin

White Horse Temple abbot Shi Yinle will replace Shaolin head who is under investigation for alleged financial and sexual misconduct.

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Abbot of Henan’s White Horse temple Shi Yin Le has been appointed the new abbot of Shaolin temple, according to a statement released by the Buddhist sanctuary on Tuesday.Photo: Baidu
Corruption in China

Abbot of China’s world-famous Shaolin Temple under criminal investigation

Temple accuses Shi Yongxin of embezzling project funds and temple assets, seriously violating Buddhist precepts and of sexual misconduct.

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