Bodhidharma is a revered figure in both China and Japan as the undisputed founder of Zen Buddhism -- known as Chan in China -- and is credited with its introduction to China ...

The monk who turned a sacred temple into a billion-dollar business faces corruption and misconduct allegations, sparking a ...

I survived Shaolin Kung fu training for 24 hours. I along with several other YouTubers were invited to spend a day with a Shaolin monk. I’ve always been afraid of Shaolin training but decided to ...

East Asia Shaolin’s 'CEO monk' scandal may prompt overhaul of how temples are run in China The scandal could mark a possible turning point in how temples are run in China.

China’s fabled Shaolin Temple, nestled in forest at the foot of a holy mountain in Henan province, is known as the cradle of kung fu and Zen buddhism. The 1,500-year-old monastery is also at the ...

It is reported that after the abbot changed at the Shaolin Temple in Henan Province, China, known as the birthplace of Chinese martial arts kung fu, the number of monks escaping has increased as ...

Shaolin Temple's Shi Yongxin, also known as the ‘CEO monk’, has been under joint criminal investigation over alleged misappropriation of project funds and temple assets, fathering at least one ...

" The decision came on Sunday after the Shaolin Temple revealed that Abbot Shi Yongxin, nicknamed the "CEO monk" for his international business ventures, was under investigation for allegedly ...

The Shaolin Temple empire also expanded abroad. Currently, groups of monks are travelling the world to perform martial arts shows. The temple also established branches outside of China.