The scandal could mark a possible turning point in how temples are run in China. China’s fabled Shaolin Temple, nestled in forest at the foot of a holy mountain in Henan province, is known as the cradle of kung fu and Zen buddhism. The 1,500-year-old monastery is also at the centre of scandal as its long-time celebrity abbot Shi Yongxin is investigated over alleged financial offences and sexual misconduct . Tourists and disciples continue to stream through the temple gates in Dengfeng, taking