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A Zen Life: D.T. Suzuki

A Zen Life: D.T. Suzuki

(2006)

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.

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Original TitleA Zen Life: D.T. Suzuki

Status Released

Release Information

  • 2006-09-06

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 17m

Homepagehttp://www.azenlife-film.org/top.htm

Production CompaniesInternational Videoworks

Genres

  • Documentary