A Zen Life: D.T. Suzuki (2006)

  • NR
  • 09/06/2006 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 17m

The man who introduced Zen Buddhism to the West

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.

Michael Goldberg

Screenplay, Director

Cast

D.T. Suzuki's headshot

D.T. Suzuki

Self
Gary Snyder's headshot

Gary Snyder

Self
Huston Smith's headshot

Huston Smith

Self
Mihoko Okamura's headshot

Mihoko Okamura

Self
Albert Stunkard's headshot

Albert Stunkard

Self
Robert Aitken's headshot

Robert Aitken

Self
Donald Richie's headshot

Donald Richie

Self
Elsie Mitchell's headshot

Elsie Mitchell

Self

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