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Zen

Zen

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title:
  • Genres: Drama, History
  • Release Date: 2009-01-10
  • Runtime: 127 minutes
  • Rating: 7.1/10 (31 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $2,877,113
  • Production Companies: KADOKAWA
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.6363
  • Languages: Japanese, Mandarin

Cast & Crew

Kantarô Nakamura

Kantarô Nakamura

as Dogen

Yuki Uchida

Yuki Uchida

as Orin

Ryushin Tei

Ryushin Tei

as Ji-uen / Kugyo Minamoto

Kengo Kora

Kengo Kora

as

Tatsuya Fujiwara

Tatsuya Fujiwara

as

Jun Murakami

Jun Murakami

as

Masanobu Katsumura

Masanobu Katsumura

as

Zheng Tianyong

Zheng Tianyong

as

Keiko Takahashi

Keiko Takahashi

as

Show Aikawa

Show Aikawa

as

Gallery

Movie scene

Trailers & Clips

Zen 2009 - Movie Trailer

External Links

Keywords

buddhismzendogen13th centurykamakura period

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zen?

Zen is a Drama, History movie directed by . It was released on 2009-01-10.

Who are the main actors in Zen?

The main cast includes Kantarô Nakamura, Yuki Uchida, Ryushin Tei, Kengo Kora, Tatsuya Fujiwara, .

Where can I watch Zen online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Zen is available.

Is Zen based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of Zen?

Zen has an IMDb rating of 7.1/10 based on 31 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Zen?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $2,877,113 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Zen?

The soundtrack was composed by KADOKAWA. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Zen filmed?

Zen was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Zen?

The total runtime of Zen is 127 minutes.

Is Zen suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Zen?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Zen.

Does Zen have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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