Shaolin Temple Abbot Under Investigation for Embezzlement and Misconduct
Shi Yongxin, abbot of China's Shaolin Temple, faces investigation for suspected embezzlement, misappropriation of funds, and improper relationships, leading to the Buddhist Association of China stripping his ordination certificate.
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- Shi Yongxin, the abbot of China's renowned Shaolin Temple, is currently under investigation for serious allegations including suspected embezzlement and the misappropriation of temple assets and project funds.
- Further accusations against the abbot involve violating Buddhist precepts, specifically maintaining improper relationships with women and allegedly fathering at least one child, which are significant breaches of monastic vows.
- The investigation also focuses on the alleged misuse of financial resources, including project funds and other assets belonging to the Shaolin Temple, raising concerns about financial transparency.
- In response to the mounting allegations, the Buddhist Association of China has taken decisive action, stripping Shi Yongxin of his ordination certificate, signaling a severe disciplinary measure.
- The Buddhist Association of China fully supports legal action against Shi Yongxin, emphasizing that his alleged actions have seriously undermined the reputation of the Buddhist community and the public image of monks.
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Shi Yongxin is the abbot and head monk of China's renowned Shaolin Temple, also known as the 'CEO monk' due to his leadership role over the temple and its related enterprises.
Shi Yongxin is accused of embezzlement and misappropriation of project funds and temple assets, maintaining improper long-term relationships with multiple women, violating Buddhist precepts, and fathering at least one illegitimate child.
The Buddhist Association of China has stripped Shi Yongxin of his ordination certificate, effectively revoking his monastic status, and strongly supports legal action against him, condemning his behavior as severely damaging to the reputation of Buddhism and monks.
The Shaolin Temple is a historic Buddhist monastery famous for its martial arts tradition, especially kung fu, widely recognized globally through movies and TV dramas, making it a cultural and religious icon beyond being just a religious institution.
Shi Yongxin has faced accusations in the past of fathering multiple children and embezzling money, though a previous provincial investigation in 2016 cleared him of all charges at that time.
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