Shaolin’s ‘C.E.O. Monk’ Accused of Embezzlement, Affairs With Women
Shaolin’s ‘C.E.O. Monk’ Accused of Embezzlement, Affairs With Women
nytimes.com
Author: Lily Kuo and Vivian Wang
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Published on: 28/07/2025 | 00:00:00
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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. It is the latest scandal to embroil one of the country’s most famous monks. The Buddhist Association of China said Monday that it had revoked the abbot’s clergy certificate. Shi Yongxin has been alternately praised for reviving the ancient temple complex. In 2015, a former apprentice of his accused him of embezzling funds from the Shaolin Temple. An anonymous letter claimed that he had several mistresses and funneled money to them. At the time, the temple denied all allegations and an investigation by Henan officials concluded the accusations were groundless. On a tree-lined walkway lined with stone tablets with inscriptions from various Chinese dynasties, one much newer tablet displayed the names of famous visitors. The list included Mike Tyson, Robert Downey Jr. And Stevie Wonder. Vivian Wang is a China correspondent based in Beijing.
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