The abbot and his son were involved in emptying out temple property. Yilan Donglin Temple is rumored to have accumulated considerable assets through donations from corporate figures.

The Porsche luxury car Zhang Qingyu, the abbot of Donglin Temple in Yilan, rode in when he appeared in court in August was rumored to have been provided by a well-known entrepreneur.

Zhang Qingyu, the abbot of Donglin Temple in Yilan Amitabha, and his son Zhang Weifu were detained and banned for allegedly emptying the temple property. Prosecutors found that the father and son embezzled donations from believers and then purchased gold, silver and virtual currency to launder money. It is understood that there are many celebrities in the corporate world who have made donations. In August this year, the 5 million yuan Porsche SUV that Zhang Qingyu took when he went to court in the Yilan District Court was rumored to be a car provided by an entrepreneur named Zhang who was contracting for a well-known public project.

It is understood that 69-year-old Zhang Qingyu was originally practicing in New Taipei City. Soon after the establishment of Donglin Temple, he moved his position. After taking control of Donglin Temple, he became the abbot. His 40-year-old son Zhang Weifu followed him and became a monk. He once served as deacon and head of Donglin Temple.

Informed sources revealed to this newspaper today that many entrepreneurs who believe in Buddhism have successively joined the ranks of "support" donations to Donglin Temple. An entrepreneur named Zhang who recently completed a large-scale public project also contributed money and efforts to Donglin Temple. The Porsche SUV that Zhang Qingyu rode in court in August is said to be the car owned by the entrepreneur surnamed Zhang.

The Donglin Temple Buddhist sect is classified as the "Pure Land Sect" and attracts many business owners and followers. They are pious and generous, and their accumulated donations are considerable. After the case came to light, how much temple property were Zhang Qingyu and his son suspected of embezzling? Are there other accomplices? It has become the focus of the next investigation by the prosecutor.

Donglin Temple is said to have received donations from many entrepreneurs.

Zhang Qingyu, the abbot of Donglin Temple, was detained and banned from public viewing on charges of public welfare embezzlement and aggravated money laundering.

The design of Donglin Temple is quite ingenious.