The year-old Leong San See temple has lodged a police report against a Facebook user who on Thursday posted photos and descriptions allegedly of the Venerable Tuan Boon engaging in sex acts with men. The Facebook user, whose page uses the temple's name in Chinese, said that he was a temple devotee and that he wanted to expose the truth to protect the religion. When The Straits Times visited the temple on Friday afternoon, Ven Tuan Boon was not present, and a caretaker, who did not wish to be named, said that the abbot was recuperating from a stroke.
The Facebook profile is not operated by the temple. We have no idea who is behind it," she said in Mandarin. The Straits Times understands that the abbot is suffering from a number of medical conditions, including diabetes and heart disease, and was admitted to Farrer Park Hospital earlier this week. Another devotee, who wished to be known only as Mr Lee, told the media earlier this month about his concerns over the abbot's behaviour.
When contacted, the police confirmed that a report has been lodged but said that after consultation with the Attorney-General's Chambers, they would not be taking further action. When The Straits Times visited the temple on Nov 7, an employee said the abbot was very ill and would not speak to the media.
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