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China's Famed Shaolin Temple Is Mired in Scandal

It revealed Sunday that its abbot is under investigation

(Newser) - China's famous Shaolin Temple announced on Sunday that its abbot is under investigation on suspicion of misappropriation and embezzlement of project funds and temple assets. Shi Yongxin is alleged to have committed criminal offenses and violated Buddhist precepts by maintaining relationships with multiple women over a long period and...

They Won't Be Kung Fu Fighting
They Won't Be Kung Fu Fighting

They Won't Be Kung Fu Fighting

Shaolin monks will skip Beijingmartial arts fest in '08

(Newser) - Monks of central China's Shaolin Temple, renowned for their kung fu abilities, will not attend a major martial arts competition to be held alongside next year's Beijing Olympics, citing the discipline's emphasis on qi, or spirit. Their withdrawal prompted jeers from secular fighters: “We are the best wushu competitors....

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