On July 28, the Buddhist Association of China said it had revoked Shi’s ordination certificate, citing the damage his alleged misconduct had caused to the image of the Buddhist community.
torsdag 31. juli 2025
Shaolin Temple’s ‘CEO Monk’ Probed Over Finances, Misconduct
Shi Yongxin, abbot of China’s iconic Shaolin Temple, is under criminal investigation for alleged embezzlement, misappropriation of temple assets, and serious violations of Buddhist precepts, the temple said in a July 27 announcement. Shi, who has led the 1,500-year-old monastery in central China’s Henan province since 1999, is also accused of maintaining long-term relationships with multiple women and fathering at least one child out of wedlock. Authorities from multiple government departments are jointly investigating the allegations.
On July 28, the Buddhist Association of China said it had revoked Shi’s ordination certificate, citing the damage his alleged misconduct had caused to the image of the Buddhist community.
On July 28, the Buddhist Association of China said it had revoked Shi’s ordination certificate, citing the damage his alleged misconduct had caused to the image of the Buddhist community.
