Chinese authorities are investigating allegations of misbehaviour against the controversial 'CEO monk' who turned the temple where kung fu was invented into a sprawling commercial empire.
Master Shi Yongxin, who heads the famed Shaolin Temple, has been accused by a former disciple of fathering several children out of wedlock and embezzling funds.
The religious affairs bureau under the Denfeng city government says it was asked by the national body to look into the claims, which were made online, against the Chinese abbot.
'Our bureau takes this extremely seriously and will swiftly clarify ... and ensure a correct understanding of the matter,' the bureau said in a one-sentence notice on the city government website.
The notice didn't specify any of the claims, although media reports in China say the accusations include that Abbot Shi fathered children with at least two women and embezzled temple money.
Abbot Shi could not be reached for comment and calls to the temple in Henan province south of Beijing rang unanswered.
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