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 (60 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Hong Kong | 1 | 3.00 | 0.13% | +0% | 7,500,700 | 9,399 | $370,000 | 464$ |
| Totals | 1 | 7,500,700 | 9,399 | $370,000 | 464$ |
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Hong Kong:
Shi Yongxin, the former abbot of the Shaolin Temple, is under investigation for alleged embezzlement.
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Hong Kong:
Shi Yongxin, the former abbot of Shaolin Temple, has been under investigation for nearly two months.
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United Kingdom:
Shi Yongxin, the head abbott of Shaolin monastery, was investigated for misappropriating funds and fathering illegitimate children.
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Hong Kong:
Shi Yongxin, the former abbot of Shaolin Temple, is under investigation.
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Hong Kong:
Shi Yongxin, known as the 'internet celebrity abbot', is the abbot of Shaolin Temple.
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Hong Kong:
Shi Yongxin has been involved in controversies regarding the misappropriation of temple assets and maintaining improper relationships.
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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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