After the arrest of Shaolin's 'CEO monk,' China is cracking down on Buddhist temples
- Posted on August 8, 2025
- By Le Monde
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After the arrest of Shaolin's 'CEO monk,' China is cracking down on Buddhist temples
Shi Yongxin, the abbot of Shaolin Temple since 1998, had turned the monastery into a martial arts global brand. Since his arrest, Chinese authorities have launched a large-scale campaign to 'decommercialize' Buddhist temples.
