The world famous Shaolin Temple has been rocked by a sex scandal which has seen its celebrity abbot derobed for 'fathering illegitimate children', 'improper relationships with multiple women' and ...

China’s famed Shaolin Temple said its celebrity abbot, Shi Yongxin, was under investigation over misuse of funds and “improper relations” with women. By Lily Kuo and Vivian Wang Lily Kuo reported from ...

Qiu Feng, a Shaolin monk celebrated for his martial arts performances and social media influence, died at the age of 21 in a traffic accident in Zhejiang Province, China. According to The Paper, the ...

China's world-renowned Shaolin Temple has announced its abbot - Shi Yongxin - is under criminal investigation for alleged embezzlement and "improper relationships" with women. The 59-year-old, whose ...

While long-time abbot Shi Yongxin faces criminal investigation it's business as usual at the temple, but it could be a turning point China's fabled Shaolin Temple, nestled in forest at the foot of a ...

The head monk at a world-famous Buddhist temple in China is under criminal investigation after being accused of embezzlement and fathering children during "improper" relationships with women. Shi ...

The head of the Chinese temple known as the birthplace of kung fu will be disrobed for “extremely” bad behaviour, Beijing’s top Buddhist authority said Monday, after allegations of embezzlement saw ...

WAN Shan Qing had finally arrived. In defiance of his parents and carrying only a blanket, the 13-year-old had traveled more than 900 miles from his home province on the east coast of China to the ...

China’s fabled Shaolin Temple, nestled in forest at the foot of a holy mountain in Henan province, is known as the cradle of kung fu and Zen buddhism. The 1,500-year-old monastery is also at the ...