Abbot Shi Yongxin remains a prominent figure in the Shaolin Temple despite accusations linking him to corruption and sexual misconduct. (Photo : Reuters)
Controversy continues to surround Shaolin Abbot Shi Yongxin, as more are coming forward to expose his alleged misdeeds, following accusations made against him by a person aliased Shi Zhengyi since late July, despite the lack of action taken by authorities against the religious leader.
Shortly after the anonymous Shaolin follower forwarded his accusations against Shi Yongxin, the local Dengfeng religious administration announced that they launched an investigation into the claims made by Shi Zhengyi.
However, it is speculated that more resources are being allocated to finding out who the mysterious Shi Zhengyi is, rather than looking into any of the accusations. Some have accused the authorities of siding with the Shaolin abbot, whose connections in politics and business are well-known.
But several others have come forward, claiming to present evidence against Shi Yongxin.
Earlier this month, a woman whose social media account is named "Ms. Liu Liming" posted two photos, one of herself and another of soiled panties that she claims she wore when having sexual contact with Shi Yongxin. She also claims that she gave a condom full of his sperm to a doctor for safe keeping.
On Aug. 8, six individuals affiliated with the Shaolin Temple, including Shi Yanlu, who some speculate is the man behind Shi Zhengyi, traveled to Beijing to present evidence to show Shi Yongxin's involvement in several issues, both regarding corruption and violation of celibacy.
The evidence includes documents that prove that Shi Yongxin had "inappropriate relations" with Han Mingjun, whose Buddhist name is Shi Yanjie, a former abbess of the Shangqiu Guanyin Temple. Han moved to Australia in 2009 after giving birth to a daughter allegedly fathered by Shi Yongxin.
The documents supposedly also prove that Shi Yongxin paid off women to keep them quiet. They also list down several properties and assets that supposedly belong to the temple but are exclusively used and controlled by Shi Yongxin.
As of this point, no legal action has been taken against Shi Yongxin.
