印乐法师担任河南登封少林寺住持，已有十日。期间，除了7月31日曾在寺内匆匆露面，未见关于他的更多消息。 人们对他的兴趣连日来不曾减去。这位接掌少林寺的法师来自"华夏首刹"洛阳白马寺，执掌白马寺时秉承"农禅并 重"理念，利用闲地耕种收获，开挖掘机挖土的照片最近再度广为流传。 两座千年古刹，相距50公里左右。8月上旬，南都N视频记者探访白马寺发现，寺内整体风格较为朴素，基本没有 文创、餐饮等商业化设施。而来到少林寺，则能看到不少暑期游客，大雄宝殿前清香免费，烧香拜佛者络绎不 绝，有游客感觉"商业化现象有所减少"。 印乐法师还会给少林寺带来哪些变化，尚未可知。他的过往观点和看法，却有迹可循。南都N视频记者另外多方 获悉，印乐法师曾强调佛教要保持传统特色，在实践中坚持"抵御商业化不良影响"。有与印乐法师直接接触过的 受访者认为，"这么多年了，他所坚守的东西还是一样的"。 少林寺迎新住持后 7月29日下午，"少林寺官方网站"账号发布消息，依据《汉传佛教寺院住持任职办法》，经少林寺两序大众民主评 议赞成，并履行有关程序，礼请印乐法师任少林寺住持。 然而，次日上午，上述账号用补充公告进行了更正，表示因系统升级，少林景区原购 ...

Core Viewpoint - The appointment of Yinle Master as the new abbot of Shaolin Temple comes shortly after the announcement of a multi-department investigation into the previous abbot, Shi Yongxin, raising questions about the temple's commercialization and future direction [1][2][6]. Group 1: Appointment and Background - Yinle Master, aged 59, has a long history in the Buddhist community, having been ordained in 1982 and holding various positions within the Buddhist associations in China [3][4]. - He has served as the abbot of Baima Temple for 20 years, where he has been recognized for his traditional approach to Buddhism [4][5]. Group 2: Approach to Commercialization - Yinle Master has a contrasting view on commercialization compared to his predecessor, emphasizing the importance of maintaining traditional Buddhist practices and culture [5][21]. - He has expressed concerns about the commercialization of temples, stating that Baima Temple has not applied for any trademarks and aims to avoid marketization [25][26]. - Yinle Master has actively opposed the registration of Buddhist temple names as trademarks, advocating for the protection of Buddhist heritage [27][28]. Group 3: Management Style and Practices - Yinle Master promotes a "farm and Zen" approach, encouraging monks to engage in agricultural work alongside their spiritual practices [7][13]. - He has implemented structured learning for monks, inviting experts to teach various subjects related to Buddhism [15]. - Under his leadership, Baima Temple has undergone expansions to restore its historical significance, with a focus on international collaboration [19][20]. Group 4: Public Perception and Future Challenges - Yinle Master's low-profile approach contrasts with the previous abbot's public persona, as he avoids social media and public appearances [8][10]. - The challenge remains for him to manage a temple with a rich history while steering clear of the commercialization pitfalls that have affected other temples [31].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the controversies surrounding Shi Yongxin, the current abbot of Shaolin Temple, highlighting allegations of criminal activities and the implications for the temple's reputation and operations [1][2]. Group 1: Allegations Against Shi Yongxin - Shi Yongxin has been accused of serious misconduct, including misappropriation of funds and maintaining improper relationships, leading to an investigation by multiple departments [1]. - The allegations against Shi Yongxin closely mirror those from a 2015 report, indicating a pattern of behavior that raises concerns about his leadership [2]. Group 2: Shi Yongxin's Crisis History - Shi Yongxin has faced multiple crises during his tenure, with the most recent being the current allegations, which are deemed more severe than previous issues [3][5]. - His first major crisis involved being expelled from the temple early in his career, while the second was related to a failed plan for the temple to go public in 2009, which he strongly opposed [5]. Group 3: Commercialization of Buddhism - Shi Yongxin is recognized as the first Buddhist leader to commercialize and globalize Buddhist practices, establishing various business ventures under the Shaolin brand [6][9]. - He founded the Henan Shaolin Temple Industrial Development Company in 1997, marking a shift towards market-oriented operations for Buddhist institutions [6]. - The Shaolin Temple has seen significant financial success, with annual ticket revenues exceeding 300 million yuan and substantial income from donations and merchandise sales [8]. Group 4: Business Empire and Transparency Issues - Shi Yongxin controls at least 16 companies across various sectors, including real estate, cultural dissemination, and tourism, raising questions about financial transparency within religious organizations [10]. - The extensive commercialization efforts have sparked debates about the balance between faith and business, questioning the integrity of religious practices in a commercial context [10].