Sex, lies and religious roles

China's most enterprising monk is ensnared in yet another web of accusations signifying either the difficulty of blazing new trails or the weakness of human nature.

Shi Yongxin has been embroiled in controversies since I first heard his name.

The very famous, or infamous, abbot - depending on your attitude - of the legendary Shaolin Temple has long been accused of over-commercializing a major religious institution.