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A Zen Life: D.T. Suzuki

A Zen Life: D.T. Suzuki

The man who introduced Zen Buddhism to the West

Documentary
September 6, 20061h 17m7.7 / 10
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.

Director
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Michael Goldberg
Production
International Videoworks
Cast
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D.T. SuzukiSelf
Gary Snyder
Gary SnyderSelf
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Huston SmithSelf
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Mihoko OkamuraSelf
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Albert StunkardSelf
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Robert AitkenSelf