Head of Shaolin Temple in China under investigation on suspicion of embezzlement
Controversy comes to the birthplace of kung-fu with accusations against head monk Shi Yongxin
China’s famous Shaolin Temple has announced that its abbot is under investigation on suspicion of misappropriation and embezzlement of project funds and temple assets.
Shi Yongxin is alleged to have committed criminal offences and violated Buddhist precepts by maintaining relationships with multiple women over a long period and fathering at least one child, according to a notice from the temple’s authority on its WeChat account.