Shaolin Temple Abbot Under Investigation for Embezzlement and Misconduct
Shaolin Temple Abbot Under Investigation for Embezzlement and Misconduct The renowned Shaolin Temple, China’s most popular Buddhist monastery, has officially confirmed that its abbot, Shi Yongxin, is under a formal investigation. The inquiry, which involves multiple government departments, centers on serious allegations of embezzlement, misuse of temple funds, and breaches of Buddhist discipline. According to a statement released on the temple’s official WeChat account, Shi Yongxin is suspected of “misappropriation and embezzlement of project funds and temple assets.” Furthermore, the…