China’s famed Shaolin Temple said its celebrity abbot, Shi Yongxin, was under investigation over misuse of funds and “improper relations” with women.

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  • lerba@sopuli.xyz
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    3 days ago

    Shaolin, and buddhist tradition could be something for the Chinese to really be proud of. It’s a shame they haven’t managed to protect their heritage from greed and abuse in the modern times.

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      3 days ago

      Corruption is ubiquitous with everything. It’s a shame any of us didn’t do better. We can start here, now.

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      3 days ago

      Some how I’m not surprised at this, he sounds like a commercial minded person.