On Wednesday, July 30, China rejected the abbot of the iconic 1,500 -year -old Shaolin temple in the midst of corruption, “sexual abuse” and paternity of illegitimate children, and appointed a new abbot.
The previous abbot, Shi Yongxin – also known as the “CEO of Monk” – was more agencies in a joint criminal investigation over alleged abuse of project funds and temple assets.
Fees against shi yongxin
Buddhist monks in China are bound by the promise of celibacy, but Shi Yongxin, who led the temple of Shaolin for 25 years, broke the monastic principles by joining a sexual scandal.
He is accused of “maintaining incorrect relationships with more women”. According to the temple, Shi Yongxin is also accused of a father of at least one “illegitimate” child.
“(SHI) is currently on the basis of a joint investigation by more departments. Further information will be published at the right time,” the temple said.
The Buddhist Association of China said that Shi’s “behavior is extremely deplorable in nature, seriously damaged the reputation of the Buddhist community, and touched the image of monks.”
Shi faced similar accusations in 2015, which called the temple “vicious insult”. He was charged with “misconduct and incorrect sexual relationships”.
Who is shi yongxin?
Shi Yongxin, formerly known as Liu Yingcheng, became a monk in 1981. In 1987 he was handed over to the Shaolin Temple and was appointed Abbot in 1999.
In 2008, the temple of the online store selling various products, including shoes, tea, T -shirts and manuals Kung Fu, price for 9 999 yuan ( £1.21 Lakh) – also the time when he was accused of commercialization of the temple.
Over the years, its business companies have also included publishing books, medicine, Kung FU performance, film production, asset management and real estate. Also read | “Just a simple Buddhist monk”: The Dalai Lama urges peace, compassion before his 90’s birthday
SHI was a delegate of the Chinese Parliament of the rubber star, the Congress of the National People, about two decades until 2018. He was also a representative of the head of the Chinese Buddhist association.
About the temple of Shaolin
Shaolin Temple, founded in 495 NL, is located at the foot of the song Mountain in Henan, China. He is considered the birthplace of Buddhism Chan (Zen) and Shaolin Kung Fu. It has an enormous religious and historical significance.
It is also a popular tourist destination and famous worldwide as the center of Chinese martial arts that attract students from around the world.
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