Episode 2 - Part 1 - Cleaning as Training to Stay in the Now

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Episode 2 - Part 1 - Cleaning as Training to Stay in the Now - with Shoukei Matsumoto

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Episode 2 - Part 1 - Cleaning as Training to Stay in the Now - with Shoukei Matsumoto

In this episode we had the honor of talking with Shoukei Matsumoto, Japanese Zen Buddhist monk, who is the author of the life-changing book "A Monk's Guide to a Clean House and Mind", which has been translated into 18 different languages.

Shoukei argues that cleaning is not just about removing dirt but a practice to stay in the present, a practice of cultivating the mind and heart.

In this first part of episode 2, we talked about the book as well as his journey to a monastic life. And we also laughed a lot.

Shoukei graduated from Tokyo University's School of Religious Studies. Right after graduation, he joined Komyoji temple as a monk. He completed MBA from Indian School of Business in 2011.

Selected to attend the Forum of Young Economic Leader in 2013, Matsumoto has created a 'temple cafe' and an 'online temple', Higan-ji, where he offers people a way to rebuild traditional Buddhism through new media.