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Zen
2009 · 2h 7m · Drama, History
IMDb
7.3
If you're in the mood for a meditative, philosophical deep dive into the origins of Zen Buddhism, this is solid viewing—the 7.3 score signals a respectful, well-crafted drama. But be honest with yourself: this is slow, contemplative cinema about sitting and nothingness, not a crowd-pleaser, so only hit play if you're genuinely craving that headspace tonight.
Plot
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).
