A Zen Life: D.T. Suzuki

The man who introduced Zen Buddhism to the West
2006Documentary1h 17m7.7NR
Using rare archival footage and interviews with noted artists, philosophers, and scholars such as Huston Smith, this…
Directed by Michael Goldberg 6 Sep 2006 · Bhadra 21, 2063 BS Japan

Storyline

Using rare archival footage and interviews with noted artists, philosophers, and scholars such as Huston Smith, this film examines the life and teachings of D.T. Suzuki, the celebrated Japanese religious philosopher who first brought Zen Buddhism to the West. This film explores Suzuki's travels in America, his teachings on satori (enlightenment) and other Buddhist concepts, his influence on Western art and psychology, and more.

Facts

  • Release date6 September 2006Bhadra 21, 2063 BS
  • Runtime1h 17m
  • GenresDocumentary
  • DirectorMichael Goldberg
  • WritersMichael Goldberg
  • LanguageEnglish
  • ProductionInternational Videoworks
  • CountriesJapan, United States of America, United Kingdom

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