The Zen Mind (2007)

A Zen Journey Across Japan

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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
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date:
Production: Empty Mind Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

japan, buddhism, monk, zen

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Zen Mind about?
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.
Who directed The Zen Mind?
The Zen Mind was directed by Jon Braeley.
How long is The Zen Mind?
The Zen Mind has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
What genre is The Zen Mind?
The Zen Mind is a Documentary film.
Where was The Zen Mind produced?
The Zen Mind was produced in United States of America.