White Horse Temple abbot Shi Yinle will replace Shaolin Temple head who is under investigation for alleged financial and sex scandals.

Temple accuses Shi Yongxin of embezzling project funds and temple assets, seriously violating Buddhist precepts and of sexual misconduct.

Shi Yongxin is suspected of criminal offences, embezzling project funds and temple assets, statement released on temple website says.

Shi Yongxin has earned the nickname "CEO monk" for popularising Shaolin kung fu around the world.

BEIJING: Chinese authorities are investigating the head of the temple where kung fu was born over alleged embezzlement and other misconduct, the monastery said. Abbot Shi Yongxin,…

Controversy comes to the birthplace of kung-fu with accusations against head monk Shi Yongxin

BEIJING: The head of the Chinese temple known as the birthplace of kung fu will be disrobed for “extremely” bad behavior, Beijing’s top Buddhist authority said Monday, after…

Swift move to erase institutional footprint of ‘CEO monk’ follows revelation of criminal charges for offences including embezzling funds and temple assets.

Chief monk of Buddhist monastery under investigation for ‘improper relationships with multiple women’

China’s famed Shaolin Temple said its celebrity abbot, Shi Yongxin, was under investigation over misuse of funds and “improper relations” with women.

White Horse Temple abbot Shi Yinle will replace Shaolin head who is under investigation for alleged financial and sexual misconduct.

White Horse Temple abbot Shi Yinle will replace Shaolin Temple head who is under investigation for alleged financial and sex scandals.