Shoukei Matsumoto is a Buddhist monk, author, and Director of the Living Dharma Centre in Vancouver, Canada, where he is spearheading the revitalization of the organization as a hub for secular spirituality. He simultaneously serves as a Professor of Practice in the Faculty of Well-being at Musashino University (Tokyo), bridging ancient wisdom and modern society to architect "Ambient Buddhism"—an environmental operating system for a post-religious age.
Operating at the intersection of spirituality, technology, and ethics, Matsumoto is a member of the World Economic Forum's Global Future Council on Leadership (2025-2026) and an alumnus of the Young Global Leaders (2013). He regularly engages in high-level dialogues at Davos, representing civil society and faith communities on issues of democracy and tech ethics. In 2025, he was appointed as a Mercator Visiting Professor at the University of Bonn (Germany) to research AI in the human context, and joined the Vatican’s Aurora initiative to shape global frameworks for moral innovation in artificial intelligence.
With a unique background holding a BA in Philosophy from The University of Tokyo and an MBA from the Indian School of Business, Matsumoto applies innovative management approaches to traditional Buddhist practices. He is the founder of Interbeing Inc. and has launched initiatives such as the Institute for Temple Management. His approach integrates "Post-religion" spirituality with practical methodologies for "becoming good ancestors," mentoring corporate leaders worldwide to create emotionally intelligent and sustainable workplaces.
He is the author of the international bestseller A Monk’s Guide to a Clean House and Mind (translated into over 20 languages). His latest book, Work Like a Monk (Simon & Schuster, September 2025), offers practical guidance on integrating Buddhist principles—such as mindful listening and interconnectedness—into modern life and work.
Short Bio: Shoukei Matsumoto is a Buddhist monk and Director of the Living Dharma Centre (Vancouver), serving also as a Professor of Practice at Musashino University (Tokyo). An MBA-holding monk and a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader alumnus, he bridges spiritual tradition with modern systemic design.
His work focuses on "Ambient Buddhism" and the ethics of technology. He serves on the WEF Global Future Council on Leadership, researches AI ethics as a Mercator Visiting Professor at the University of Bonn, and collaborates with the Vatican’s Aurora initiative. He is the author of the bestseller A Monk’s Guide to a Clean House and Mind and the forthcoming Work Like a Monk (Simon & Schuster, 2025).