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Shaolin Temple Abbot Shi Yongxin Under Joint Government Investigation

The temple announced a coordinated probe into alleged fund misappropriation and breaches of monastic rules with a promise of timely public updates.

The abbot of Shaolin Temple, Shi Yongxin, speaking at the famous temple in Henan province, on November 8, 2009.
Shaolin Temple abbot Shi Yongxin attends a meeting of the National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People on March 8, 2008 in Beijing, China.
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Multiple agencies investigating Shaolin Temple abbot Shi Yongxin for alleged misconduct

Overview

  • On July 27, Shaolin Temple issued a statement saying Shi Yongxin is suspected of misusing project funds and temple assets.
  • Authorities allege he maintained long-term improper relationships and fathered children outside marriage, violating Buddhist precepts.
  • Multiple government departments have been tasked with the criminal investigation, which the temple vowed to disclose in due course.
  • Shi has led the monastery since 1999 and previously faced similar allegations before a 2016 provincial review cleared him.
  • Under his tenure the historic Shaolin Temple expanded global cultural and commercial ventures, raising questions about clerical accountability.