Former abbot of China’s Shaolin Temple charged with bribery and embezzlement

Nicknamed the 'CEO monk], the 60-year-old was known for his commercial ambitions. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...
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From NBA All-Star to Shaolin monk: Victor Wembanyama goes on a China retreat

HONG KONG — On the basketball court, NBA star Victor Wembanyama plays forward-center, but in China it seems he has temporarily taken up the position of Shaolin monk. The towering 7-foot-3 player from ...
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Money, sex and a Buddhist monk: Head of China’s famed Shaolin Temple under investigation

China’s famed Shaolin Temple announced on Sunday that its abbot is under investigation for suspected embezzlement and “improper relationships” with women, reviving decade-old allegations against the ...
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Shaolin ‘C.E.O. Monk’ Is Accused of Embezzlement and Affairs With Women

China’s famed Shaolin Temple said its celebrity abbot, Shi Yongxin, was under investigation over misuse of funds and “improper relations” with women. By Lily Kuo and Vivian Wang Lily Kuo reported from ...