He acted as Ji Gong, a monk in 1997.
And now in September 2013, he is officially a real monk.
Xie Shaoguang, who is 51 this year was ordained as a monk in Malaysia,
on 23 September 2013, Monday, in a official ceremony.
Xie Shao Guang, what happened?
真是没想到啊
According do a report from xinmsn in 2012, Xie Shaoguang had moved to Johor Bahru to study Buddhism.
In addition, he opened a vegetarian cafe and was helping out at an animal shelter.
Source: http://lifestyle.xin.msn.com/en/magazine/8-days/feature.aspx?cp-documentid=250195249W
When probed to explain on why he chose this path. His reply was really deep and Yoda-like.
"明白的不说也明白，不明白的说了也不明白！”
Loosely translated in English:
"Those who will understand, already do. Those who don't, even if you explain, won't understand."
A last look at his portrayal of a monk in this Youtube Video:
More information at:
http://entertainment.xin.msn.com/en/celebrity/buzz/asia/xie-shaoguang-enters-monkhood
