In this episode I am once again joined by Muho, Sōtō Zen teacher, Youtuber, and previous abbot of Antai-Ji monastery in Japan.Muho recalls the early days of his marriage and of his abbotship of Antai-Ji monastery, compares Japanese to Western students, and addresses the shortcomings of Western Buddhism. Muho considers the role of the true teacher, the tension between tradition and innovation, and what it’s like to see the negative side of your teacher.Muho also reflects on narcissism in spiritual gurus, competitiveness on the spiritual path, and how to work with traumatic memories which arise during meditation.…Also available on Youtube, iTunes, & Spotify – search ‘Guru Viking Podcast’.…Topics include:…Previous episodes with Muho:- https://www.guruviking.com/search?q=muho To find our more about Muho, visit:- https://www.youtube.com/@muho - https://www.youtube.com/@MuhoZenFor more interviews, videos, and more visit:- https://www.guruviking.com Music ‘Deva Dasi’ by Steve James