Following the ousting of former abbot Shi Yongxin over allegations of financial and sexual misconduct, his successor Shi ...

The case of Shi Yongxin, former abbot of the world-renowned Shaolin Temple, has sounded an alarm for the entire Buddhist ...

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

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Authorities are investigating the abbot of China's iconic Shaolin Temple for suspected embezzlement and improper ...

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Bloomberg News was unable to reach Shi. In a statement on July 27, the temple confirmed that Shi was under investigation and ...

An official probe into the jet-setting abbot of China’s Shaolin Temple has fueled cynicism about capitalism and religion.

One of the most famous Buddhist monks in the world has been stripped of his clerical license and removed from leadership at his historic temple over alleged abuse of power.