priestly teacher, preceptor, monk (esp. the head monk of a temple), priest, head priest, second highest priestly rank in Buddhism, master (of one's art, trade, etc.)
高尚【こうしょう】
high, noble, refined, advanced
尚【なお】
still, yet, more, still more, greater, further, as ..., like ..., furthermore, in addition, moreover, note that ...