China’s famed Shaolin Temple said its celebrity abbot, Shi Yongxin, was under investigation over misuse of funds and “improper relations” with women.
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Shaolin ‘C.E.O. Monk’ Is Accused of Embezzlement and Affairs With Women
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/28/world/asia/shaolin-monk-embezzlement-women.html
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NoPanko@feddit.uk · 13 pts · 1y
“Celebrity CEO Monk” is a real sign of the times
lerba@sopuli.xyz · 6 pts · 1y
Shaolin, and buddhist tradition could be something for the Chinese to really be proud of. It's a shame they haven't managed to protect their heritage from greed and abuse in the modern times.
Maeve@kbin.earth · 5 pts · 1y
Corruption is ubiquitous with everything. It's a shame any of us didn't do better. We can start here, now.
root@fek.xyz · 2 pts · 1y
Some how I'm not surprised at this, he sounds like a commercial minded person.
gonzo-rand19@moist.catsweat.com · 0 pts · 1y