Zen

Jan 10 2009 N/A 2h 7m
Biography, Drama

In the early 1200s, Dogen brought Chinese Zen philosophy to Japan, and established the Japanese Zen school of Buddhism. He taught that a person was capable of realizing Buddhahood within himself, by way of Zazen. Zazen is extended hours of sitting and meditating to achieve a state of “Mu” (nothingness, or empty existence).

Plot

'Zen' Buddhist teacher Dogen Zenji is a very important religious person during the Kamakura period, 750 years ago. After his mother died, he decides to move to China and settle as a Buddhist teacher. One bright morning, enlightened, Zenji returns to Japan as a devoted evangelist of the 'new' Buddhism. However, this new form of Buddhism is not accepted in all communities.

Written by

Banmei Takahashi, Tetsuo Ôtani

Directed by

Banmei Takahashi

Cast

Kankurô Nakamura, Yuki Uchida, Ryushin Tei

Crew

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Production Countries

Japan

Production Companies

Kadokawa

Languages

Awards

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Trailers
Zen 2009 - Movie Trailer
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