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A Zen Life: D.T. Suzuki (2006)

NR Sep 06, 2006 Documentary 1h 17m
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The man who introduced Zen Buddhism to the West

Overview

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.

Michael Goldberg
Screenplay

Top Billed Cast

D.T. Suzuki
D.T. Suzuki

Self
Gary Snyder
Gary Snyder

Self
Huston Smith
Huston Smith

Self
Mihoko Okamura
Mihoko Okamura

Self
Albert Stunkard
Albert Stunkard

Self
Robert Aitken
Robert Aitken

Self
Donald Richie
Donald Richie

Self
Elsie Mitchell
Elsie Mitchell

Self
William Theodore de Bary
William Theodore de Bary

Self

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Media

A ZEN LIFE - D.T. Suzuki (Out-takes)
A ZEN LIFE - D.T. Suzuki (Out-takes)
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