BEIJING, Aug. 9 -- China's legendary Shaolin Temple has entered a new era of discipline that would make even the hardest-working tech employee blink.

Following the ousting of former abbot Shi Yongxin over allegations of financial and sexual misconduct, his successor Shi Yinle has imposed a rigorous set of reforms - including a schedule dubbed "Buddhist 996," after the famously brutal Chinese tech industry routine of 9am to 9pm, six days a week, the South China Morning Post reported.

Shi Yinle, 59, who previously led The White Horse Temple, China's first Buddhist temple, took charge of Shaolin Temple in Henan province on July 29.

Known for his low-profile but firm leadership style, the new abbot wasted no time announcing five major refo...