Buddhist monk with MBA transforming future of temple

Buddhist monk with MBA transforming future of temple

Buddhist monk Shoukei Matsumoto is seen after a full day's work at Komyoji Temple in Tokyo on June 7, 2016. Matsumoto, 36, has initiated various projects in order to rebuild the lost temple community in Japan. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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