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He entered Shaolin as a teenager and took a vow of poverty. Decades later, he controlled a global brand built on trademarks, tourism and millions of dollars.
On July 27, 2025, Shaolin Temple announced that abbot Shi Yongxin was under investigation for suspected embezzlement and misappropriation of temple assets.
But the story began ten years earlier, when a former disciple accused the “CEO monk” of corruption. Several allegations were dismissed and Shi Yongxin appeared to emerge vindicated. Then everything changed.
Join Megan as she traces the rise and fall of Shi Yongxin, the controversial monk who transformed Shaolin Temple into a global empire and the accusations that refused to disappear.
Sometimes being cleared doesn’t mean the story is over.
Podcast: Dark Asia with Megan