凤凰网《风暴眼》出品 文｜洄野 从阜阳市颍上县城中心向东驱车三十公里，一路是连绵的水田与玉米地，远处风车发电机在白云下 旋转。在曲折的乡道间兜兜转转，终于抵达释永信的家乡——黄坝乡花毛村（现属三户刘村）。 01 少年刘应成，"老实得很" "老实得很"，这是大部分村民对少年刘应成的印象。 村民刘大爷记得，刘应成比他小，十几岁时，常在田间地头割草、乱跑。跟比自己大的孩子玩，打 不过斗不过，有时候还会被打哭。"他不是特别调皮捣蛋，也不是今天偷个这，明天偷个那的 人。"他说。 他记得，那时候日子很艰难，没的吃，孩子们只能割个草挖个野菜吃，地里的青蒿都挖完了。在当 年那么困难的时候，他觉得为了活下去，小孩子即便到地里偷菜也都不叫"偷"。但刘应成，在他的 记忆里没有这样干过。 1965年，刘应成（释永信俗名）在这里出生，并度过了他的少年时期。 他的父亲刘殿爵是一名水利工人，曾参与过甘肃刘家峡、河南三门峡等水电站的建设，母亲胡昌荣 则在家务农。刘应成在兄弟中排行老三，上有两个兄长刘应保、刘应来，下有一个弟弟刘应彪。 在颍上地界，"释永信"这个名字，远不及在河南响亮。即便他被调查的消息已经席卷全网，但在这 里，大多数人还只是 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the rise and fall of Shi Yongxin, the former abbot of Shaolin Temple, highlighting the temple's commercialization under his leadership and the recent criminal allegations against him, which have led to his removal from the position [3][10][39]. Group 1: Background and Rise of Shaolin Temple - Shaolin Temple's popularity surged after the 1982 film "Shaolin Temple," which was a pivotal moment for its global recognition [6]. - Shi Yongxin played a crucial role in promoting Shaolin culture worldwide, leading the Shaolin monk troupe on international tours [8]. - He transformed Shaolin Temple into a significant cultural brand, being the first abbot with an MBA degree, and was often referred to as the "CEO of Buddhism" [10][39]. Group 2: Commercialization Efforts - Shi Yongxin initiated the commercialization of Shaolin Temple, starting with the establishment of a martial arts troupe shortly after becoming abbot in 1987 [12]. - The temple launched various businesses, including a tea company and a publishing house, and even opened a Taobao store in 2008 [14][15]. - By 2022, Shaolin Temple had registered 706 trademarks across multiple sectors, making it one of the most valuable brands in China [18]. Group 3: Revenue Streams - Shaolin Temple attracts around 4 million visitors annually, generating approximately 350 million yuan in ticket sales, with the temple receiving about 100 million yuan from this revenue [24]. - Additional income sources include incense offerings, which could exceed 600 million yuan annually, and tuition fees from martial arts schools [26]. - The Shaolin monk troupe's performances abroad can earn between 100,000 to 500,000 USD per show, contributing significantly to the temple's income [26]. Group 4: Recent Controversies and Allegations - Shi Yongxin faced allegations of criminal activities, including embezzlement and maintaining improper relationships, leading to his removal as abbot [3][30]. - Reports suggest that the temple's financial practices were opaque, with claims of misappropriation of funds and lack of transparent auditing [37]. - The commercialization of Shaolin Temple has blurred the lines between religion and business, raising questions about the sustainability of its brand and values [39].