officiating priest; presiding priest
Specifically the priest who leads a Buddhist ceremony or ritual.
religious teacher; high-ranking priest
A respected Buddhist teacher or senior priest, often used as a title.
Extended use for a spiritual guide or instructor in contexts like yoga, meditation, or personal development.
At the funeral, the officiating priest chanted sutras.
He is respected as a religious teacher for the young monks.
I learned breathing techniques from a yoga instructor.
From 導 (guide) + 師 (teacher, master). A Sino-Japanese term originally used in Buddhist contexts.