The temple confirmed the inquiry on its official WeChat account, noting that a joint investigation is being carried out by ...

The head of the Chinese temple known as the birthplace of kung fu will be disrobed for “extremely” bad behavior, Beijing’s ...

Shi Yongxin, who has been dubbed the "CEO monk" after turning the temple into a sprawling business, is now accused of ...

Shi Yongxin shot to fame by growing Shaolin into a global kung fu brand. The temple said he was accused of embezzling funds ...

China’s famed Shaolin Temple said its celebrity abbot, Shi Yongxin, was under investigation over misuse of funds and ...

Shi Yongxin, the temple’s abbot since 1999, has also had his ordination certificate revoked over allegations that he ...

The head monk of a Chinese temple known as the birthplace of kung fu is under investigation for embezzlement, “improper ...

The ordination certificate is proof of someone's acceptance into the monastic community. In a statement, the association said, "Shi's actions are extremely bad, seriously damaging the reputation of ...

The monastery said Shi had "seriously violated Buddhist precepts", including by allegedly engaging in "improper relationships ...

The name "Shaolin" has gained prominence in pop culture over the years, including being the title of a 1982 film starring Jet ...

Abbot Shi Yongxin, credited with turning the Shaolin Temple into a global brand, is under investigation by multiple agencies, ...