A Zen Life: D.T. Suzuki

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.

Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
77 mins
Status
Finished
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Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
77 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Sep 6, 2006
Season
2006
Average Score
77%
Mean Score
77%
Ratings
3
Popularity
3
Favorites
0
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0
Producers
International Videoworks
Genres
Documentary
Country
Japan

Description

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.

Immersion

Japanese

Characters

Staff

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