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Zen, in Search of Enlightenment

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Topics:#japan#zen#religion#religious film#eastern religion#buddhist monastery#documentary#zen buddhism

Synopsis

A documentary exploring the rigorous training and meditation practices found at the Shōgen-ji, a Zen Buddhist monastery of the Rinzai school in Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

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19/09/1994

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Director
Toshimaro Ama
Original Title
Zen, in Search of Enlightenment
Country of Origin
Japan
Release Date
19/09/1994
Spoken Languages
English, Japanese
Runtime
59m
Production Studios
NHK

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Director

Toshimaro Ama

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Toshimaro Ama

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What is Zen, in Search of Enlightenment about?

A documentary exploring the rigorous training and meditation practices found at the Shōgen-ji, a Zen Buddhist monastery of the Rinzai school in Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.

Who directed Zen, in Search of Enlightenment?

Zen, in Search of Enlightenment was directed by Toshimaro Ama.

Who stars in Zen, in Search of Enlightenment?

The principal cast of Zen, in Search of Enlightenment includes Not specified.

When was Zen, in Search of Enlightenment released and how long is it?

Zen, in Search of Enlightenment was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 59m.