Zero Hedge:China has appointed Shi Yinle, former abbot of White Horse Temple, as the new head of the Shaolin Temple—just two days after the monastery confirmed that longtime abbot Shi Yongxin was under investigation for alleged financial crimes and sexual misconduct, according to the South China Morning Post.
“In accordance with the regulations on the appointment of abbots of Chinese Buddhist Temples, after democratic evaluation and approval by the Shaolin Temple and following the relevant procedures, Venerable Yinle was invited to be the abbot of the Shaolin Temple,” the temple said Tuesday.
Shi Yongxin, who led Shaolin for over 25 years, has been stripped of his Buddhist credentials, and companies linked to him have been deregistered. The Buddhist Association of China condemned his actions as “severely damaging to the reputation of Buddhism and the image of monks” and confirmed that his ordination certificate was revoked. more
So Buddhism is the new [ insert any corrupted religion ] ism? And the devil smiled.
Sounds like he was personally anointing underage children then giving them a monetary gift to keep the anointing quiet.
Did he consume too many Grasshoppers?
We should all take note that in China there is no Buddhism-Buddhism. There’s only Chinese Communist Party Buddhism™. The corrupt top monk was chosen and installed by the CCP. There must have been something that diminished his political usefulness, because you can safely bet that the Party knew of and approved what they’re now calling corrupt practices. Maybe he forgot Xi’s 10%.
Uncle Al – Maybe he should tatoo “Xi’s 10%” on his foreskin!
Send in Kane! He’ll clean up that swamp.
“Yongxin was accused of embezzling temple funds, misusing assets, and maintaining long-term improper relationships with multiple women, fathering children”
Who does he think he is, a Baptist preacher?
“Grasshopper, once you can snatch the negotiable bearer bond from my hand, you may leave.”
MANY Buddhists are GROOMERS.
2 friends of mine work at the UN & have seen things. They were very Disgusted. They also are no impressed by their employer.