The Watt Munisotaram plans to unveil its $1 million gate in August, at a ceremony including 100 monks from all over the world.

An official probe into the jet-setting abbot of China’s Shaolin Temple has fueled cynicism about capitalism and religion.

Shi Yongxin of Shaolin Monastery in Henan, China, was stripped of his ordination over alleged misconduct involving money and ...

Shi Yinle has been appointed the new abbot of the world-renowned Shaolin Temple in central China's Henan province, two days ...

The Buddhist Association of China announced on Monday that it has stripped the ordination certificate of Shi Yongxin as the abbot of the world-renowned Shaolin Temple is being investigated by multiple ...

The story revolves around Shi Yongxin (释永信), the head monk at China’s famous Shaolin Temple (少林寺) in Dengfeng, Henan. Shi is ...

Shi Yongxin, the temple’s abbot since 1999, has also had his ordination certificate revoked over allegations that he ...

While the Lion City is widely known for its architecture, pop culture, and world-class cuisine, there's a quieter, more ...

Shi Yongxin, who has been dubbed the "CEO monk" after turning the temple into a sprawling business, is now accused of ...

China’s famed Shaolin Temple said its celebrity abbot, Shi Yongxin, was under investigation over misuse of funds and ...

The monastery said Shi had "seriously violated Buddhist precepts", including by allegedly engaging in "improper relationships ...

The head of the Chinese temple known as the birthplace of kung fu will be disrobed for "extremely" bad behaviour, Beijing's ...