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A Spring Festival Visit to Beijing’s Ancient Hongluo TempleThe Buddhist Channel, 4 March 2026Beijing, China -- For many Chinese people, the Lunar New Year is more than just a week-long holiday; it is a time steeped in tradition, family, and the hopeful anticipation of good fortune to come. more…
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After High-Profile Abbot Scandal, China's Buddhist Association Calls for Legal ReckoningThe Buddhist Channel, 24 Aug 2025BEIJING – In the wake of a stunning scandal involving one of its most prominent leaders, China's Buddhist community is undergoing a period of intense reflection and a forceful call for reform. The Buddhist Association of China (BAC) has issued a second stern directive in a month, urging clergy across the nation to strengthen legal awareness and uphold national laws, emphasizing that monastic vows do not exempt them from their duties as citizens. more…
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Shaolin Temple’s New Abbot Sparks ‘Buddhist 996’ Revolution, Prompting Monks to FleeThe Buddhist Channel, 9 Aug 2025HENAN, China -- The Shaolin Temple, the legendary cradle of Zen Buddhism and kung fu, is undergoing a seismic shift. Under the leadership of its new abbot, Shi Yinle, a wave of reforms dubbed the “Buddhist 996” has swept through the ancient monastery, aiming to restore its spiritual purity after years of scandal. But the rigorous new rules - modeled on the grueling work schedules of China’s tech industry - have driven more than 30 monks to abandon the temple, sparking both admiration and debate across the country. more…
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Shaolin Temple Abbot Faces Criminal Probe for Embezzlement and MisconductThe Buddhist Channel, 2 August 2025Dengfeng, Henan (China) -- Shi Yongxin (释永信), the abbot of the 1,500-year-old Shaolin Temple (少林寺), is under criminal investigation for alleged embezzlement, misappropriation of temple assets, and violations of Buddhist precepts, including improper relationships with multiple women and fathering at least one child, the temple announced on July 27 via its WeChat account. The Buddhist Association of China revoked Shi’s EOS to his monastic status, citing “severe damage” to the Buddhist community’s reputation. more…
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China’s Buddhist University Outshines India’s Stalled Nalanda DreamThe Buddhist Channel, May 26, 2025Beijing, China -- While India’s grand vision of reviving Nalanda University remains trapped in bureaucratic inertia, China has quietly outmaneuvered its neighbor by launching its own world-class Buddhist institution - leaving New Delhi red-faced in the arena of soft power diplomacy. more…
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