US EditionNew Abbot at China Shaolin Temple Enforces ‘Buddhist 996’ Rule; 30 Monks Quit
SHAOLIN TEMPLE, HENAN, CHINA, AUG 7 – New governor Sinler enforces strict monastic discipline after former governor's arrest for embezzlement, with over 30 monks reportedly leaving amid the changes in the Shaolin Temple's leadership.
Summary by South China Morning Post
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After the arrest of Shaolin's 'CEO monk,' China is cracking down on Buddhist temples
Shi Yongxin, the abbot of Shaolin Temple since 1998, had turned the monastery into a martial arts global brand. Since his arrest, Chinese authorities have launched a large-scale campaign to 'decommercialize' Buddhist temples.
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