A viral video that captured monks brawling in front of a temple in China has led to the expulsion of those involved.

According to CCTV News, the incident took place April 24 at the Ningguo temple, in Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province. Monks and tourists can be seen trying to break up the fight.

The fight reportedly was over temple-management issues.

The head monk says three monks were expelled.

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