Zen (2009)

overview : 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).

Release Date : Jan 10, 2009

Runtime : 2h 7m

Genre : Drama  History  

Companies : KADOKAWA

Countries : Japan

Keywords : buddhism, zen, dogen, 13th century, kamakura period