Money, sex and a Buddhist monk: Head of China's famed Shaolin Temple under investigation. By. Nectar Gan. Updated Jul 28, 2025, 1:
The former abbot of the Shaolin Temple, , has been officially charged by prosecutors in Henan province as of March 20, 2026. The charges include: Shaolin
Diversion of resources from the 1,500-year-old institution. Money, sex and a Buddhist monk: Head of
Shi Yongxin , often referred to as the due to his MBA degree and aggressive commercialization of the Shaolin brand, was put under investigation in July 2025. Money, sex and a Buddhist monk: Head of China's ... - CNN 500-year-old institution. Shi Yongxin