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Zen

2009 · 127 min · Director: Banmei Takahashi

Zen (2009) is a history drama, directed by Banmei Takahashi. It stars Kantarô Nakamura and Yuki Uchida. The 127-minute film holds an audience score of 7.1/10.

What Zen Is About

In the early 1200s, Dogen brought Chinese Zen philosophy to Japan, and established the Japanese Zen school of Buddhism. He taught that a person was capable of realizing Buddhahood within himself, by way of Zazen. Zazen is extended hours of sitting and meditating to achieve a state of “Mu” (nothingness, or empty existence).

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What is Zen about?

In the early 1200s, Dogen brought Chinese Zen philosophy to Japan, and established the Japanese Zen school of Buddhism. He taught that a person was capable of realizing Buddhahood within himself, by way of Zazen.

Where can I watch Zen?

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How long is Zen?

Zen runs for 127 minutes (2h 7m).

When did Zen come out?

Zen was released in 2009.

Who directed Zen?

Zen was directed by Banmei Takahashi.

Who stars in Zen?

Zen stars Kantarô Nakamura, Yuki Uchida, Ryushin Tei, Kengo Kora.

What is Zen's rating?

Zen holds 7.3/10 on IMDb and 7.1/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.

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