Shi Yongxin
Shi Yongxin, born Liu Yingcheng on September 6, 1965, in Ying Shang, Anhui, is a prominent Chinese Buddhist monk and the current abbot of the Shaolin Temple. He is also the president of the Henan Buddhist Association and serves as the vice president of the Chinese Buddhist Association. Shi Yongxin is known for his efforts in modernizing the Shaolin Temple and promoting its cultural heritage, although he has faced controversies and criticisms regarding financial matters and the commercialization of Buddhism. Recently, he was in the news due to unverified reports suggesting that he was taken away for investigation, prompting reactions from fellow monks who stated they were awaiting official information.
Born on Sep 06, 1965 (59 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 3 | 3.67 | 0.28% | +10% | 7,500,700 | 23,418 | $370,000 | 1,155$ |
| United States | 1 | 3.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 103,535 | $21,000,000 | 6,569$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 2.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 24,030 | $2,700,000 | 956$ |
| Italy | 1 | 3.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 34,969 | $2,000,000 | 1,157$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 2.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 6,138 | $700,000 | 496$ |
| Austria | 1 | 3.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 9,006,398 | 5,206 | $450,000 | 260$ |
| Denmark | 1 | 3.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 5,792,202 | 3,919 | $350,000 | 237$ |
| Norway | 1 | 2.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 5,421,241 | 4,320 | $403,000 | 321$ |
| Slovakia | 1 | 4.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 5,459,642 | 3,210 | $110,000 | 65$ |
| Luxembourg | 1 | 4.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 625,978 | 471 | $73,000 | 55$ |
| Slovenia | 1 | 2.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 2,078,938 | 1,681 | $56,000 | 45$ |
| Australia | 1 | 3.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 14,748 | $1,380,000 | 798$ |
| Totals | 14 | 529,390,093 | 225,645 | $29,592,000 | 12,114$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Norway:
The abbot of the famous Shaolin temple is accused of financial embezzlement and inappropriate relationships with several women.
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Austria:
Shi Yongxin has led the world-famous Shaolin Monastery and is now facing serious allegations.
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Denmark:
Shi Yongxin is under investigation for financial fraud and inappropriate relationships.
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Hong Kong:
Shi Yongxin is involved as a director of multiple companies related to the Shaolin Temple.
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Slovakia:
Shi Yongxin is the abbot of the Shaolin Temple in China and has been involved in controversies regarding his personal conduct and business dealings.
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Slovenia:
Shi Yongxin is a well-known monk of the Shaolin Temple who is under criminal investigation for embezzlement and inappropriate relationships with women.
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Switzerland:
Shi Yongxin is the abbot of the Shaolin Temple and has been accused of embezzlement and having relationships with multiple women.
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Italy:
Shi Yongxin is under investigation for embezzlement and alleged relationships with multiple women.
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Hong Kong:
Shi Yongxin has been expelled from the Shaolin Temple and is under investigation for serious criminal offenses.
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Australia:
Shi Yongxin is the former head monk of the Shaolin Temple who is under investigation for embezzlement and sexual misconduct claims.
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