A Zen Life: D.T. Suzuki

09/06/2006

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1hr 17min

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Documentary

The man who introduced Zen Buddhism to the West

STORY

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.

CAST & CREW

    Cast

  • D.T. Suzuki
  • Gary Snyder
  • Huston Smith
  • Mihoko Okamura
  • Albert Stunkard

    Director

  • Michael Goldberg

INFORMATION

    Production Companies

  • International Videoworks

    Production Countries

  • Japan
  • United States of America
  • United Kingdom

LANGUAGES

  • English

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