The powerful abbot of China’s iconic Shaolin Temple and a self-styled “CEO monk” has been stripped of his monastic title and ...

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

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

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 announced on Sunday that its abbot is under investigation for suspected embezzlement and ...

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

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

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

Shi Yongxin, Shaolin Temple’s “CEO monk,” faces investigation over embezzlement, affairs, and fathering children, sparking national scandal ...

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

China's iconic Shaolin Temple monk is under official investigation over alleged funds mismanagement and violation of Buddhist ...