Zen (2009)
Original title: 禅
Zen is a 2009 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Banmei Takahashi, with a running time of 2h 7m. It stars Kantarô Nakamura, Yuki Uchida and Ryushin Tei.
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).
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What is Zen about?
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).
When was Zen released?
Zen was released on 10 January 2009.
How long is Zen?
Zen runs 2h 7m.
Who made Zen?
Zen was directed by Banmei Takahashi.