Ex-head monk of China's 'kung fu temple' jailed for embezzlementShi Yongxin is sentenced to 24 years in prison for embezzlement and bribery.3 hrs agoAsia

Ex-head monk of China's 'kung fu temple' jailed for embezzlementShi Yongxin is sentenced to 24 years in prison for embezzlement and bribery.3 hrs agoAsia

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Shi Yongxin, the former head monk of China's Shaolin Temple, has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for embezzlement and bribery. The sentence marks a significant downfall for the temple's former leader, who was once a prominent figure in Chinese Buddhism.

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