The Buddhist Association of China announced the expulsion of Abad Shi Yongxin. In turn, Chinese authorities investigate it for embezzlement and inappropriate behavior.
He China Shaolin templeit crosses one of the most serious scandals in its history. Your abbot, Shi Yongxinwas destitute this Monday after an investigation by Inappropriate funds and behavioras confirmed by the China Buddhist Associationcited by the agency AFP.
According to Chinese state media, Shi Yongxin He was arrested last week by the Police In Xinxiang.
The institution, Global icon of Zen Buddhism and cradle of the Chinese Kungfú, He issued a hard statement in this regard: “Shi Yongxin’s actions are of an extremely harmful nature and seriously damage the reputation of the Buddhist community and the image of the monks.”
According to the same statement of the China Buddhist Association, supervised by him Communist Party In power, he announced the cancellation of his ordination certificate, given that The abbot would have seriously violated the precepts of Buddhism and maintained relationships with several women, with whom I would even have had illegitimate children.
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Who is the “CEO monk”
The scandal that involves one of China’s most famous monks, Shi Yongxin, 59, also known as the “CEO monk” For its ability to convert the temple, a legendary 1500 -year -old monastic complex considered The cradle of Kung Fuin an international tourist attraction in addition to a global brand.
His real name is Liu Yingcheng, who after entering the monastery in 1981 Relive the old temple complexassuming the position of Abad in 1999 and contributing to the international expansion of Shaolin studiesthat combine the learning of Zen Buddhism and the practice of martial arts.
However, he has also been criticized for his approach considered too commercial, globalizing the name Shaolin through product and franchise licenses.
For decades he dedicated himself to founding martial arts schools abroad And even for a while, he wanted to build a luxurious golf complex in Australia With the Shaolin brand, valued at 300 million dollars.
Source: Ambito
