The Zen Mind
“A Zen Journey Across Japan”
2007•1h 0m•8.0•Released
Documentary
In the last fifty years the culture of Zen has spread far beyond Japan. Zen centers and zen retreats have sprung up throughout America and Europe. When Dogen, the founder of Soto Zen, brought Zen to Japan from China 800 years ago, it quickly took root and became an integral part of Japanese life. Yet what do we know about zen practice in Japan today? The Zen Mind is a fascinating journey across Japan to explore zen in its natural habitat.
Director
Jon Braeley
Languages
English
Studio
Empty Mind Films
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