5 China monks akin to KOLs – 1 charms women while another turns temple into delivery room
Power of social media manifests itself in unlikely halls of Buddhist faith as monks become online influencers
The collision between Buddhism and social media has propelled some monks in China into the public consciousness.
Some have captivated fans with their handsome looks, amassing over one million followers, while others have won hearts through philanthropy, such as rescuing stray animals and helping abandoned children.
Today, the Post turns the focus on five monks who have taken the internet by storm.
Most handsome
Known as “the most handsome monk,” Shi Mingxin is based in Jiaxing, Zhejiang province in eastern China and has 1.7 million followers on Douyin thanks to his striking appearance and stature.
Originally named Jin Hanjie, he secured a job as a civil servant in 1999 and worked at a government office.
The secular and stable life soon left him feeling lost and unfulfilled until one day when Buddhist music inspired a profound spiritual awakening, leading him to decide to become a monk in 2009.
Now, as the abbot of the old Pu’an Temple, Shi Mingxin has attracted a surge in the number of pilgrims.
His handsome appearance has even attracted the admiration of some wealthy women, but he remained unmoved, continuing to focus on his spiritual practices.
