A Zen Life: D.T. Suzuki

September. 06,2006      NR
Rating:
8.1
Trailer Synopsis Cast

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.

Gary Snyder as  Himself
Donald Richie as  Himself

Reviews

Interesteg
2006/09/06

What makes it different from others?

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Solidrariol
2006/09/07

Am I Missing Something?

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Kailansorac
2006/09/08

Clever, believable, and super fun to watch. It totally has replay value.

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Abegail Noëlle
2006/09/09

While it is a pity that the story wasn't told with more visual finesse, this is trivial compared to our real-world problems. It takes a good movie to put that into perspective.

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