The abbot of China’s famous Shaolin Temple is under investigation for criminal offences including embezzling project funds and temple assets, according to a statement released by the Buddhist ...

China’s famed Shaolin Temple announced on Sunday that its abbot is under investigation for suspected embezzlement and “improper relationships” with women, reviving decade-old allegations ...

China’s famed Shaolin Temple announced on Sunday that its abbot is under investigation for suspected embezzlement and “improper relationships” with women, reviving decade-old allegations against the ...

The Buddhist Association of China said on Monday that it firmly supported and endorsed the decision to handle Shi Yongxin, the abbot of the Shaolin Temple and approved the revocation of Shi’s ...

In 1988, at the height of Japan’s economic bubble, a massive spiritual resort was built deep in the countryside. Dominated by a 73-meter tall statue of Kannon, the Buddhist goddess of mercy and ...

Shi Yongxin, the abbot of the world-famous Shaolin Temple in China, is under investigation for alleged criminal offences and breaching Buddhist teachings. Known as the "CEO monk", Shi Yongxin is ...

Get in touch with Chloe Mayer by emailing c.mayer@newsweek.com The head monk at a world-famous Buddhist temple in China is under criminal investigation after being accused of embezzlement and ...

A third of Buddhist monks tested positive for meth during a surprise raid at a temple in northern Thailand. Six of 18 clergymen were kicked out of the monkhood after failing drug tests at the Wat ...