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.
Released: Sep 06, 2006
Runtime: 77 minutes
Genre: Documentary
Stars: D.T. Suzuki, Gary Snyder, Huston Smith, Mihoko Okamura, Albert Stunkard, Robert Aitken
Crew: Morgan Fisher (Music), Michael Goldberg (Cinematography), Munenori Ezaki (Editor), Michael Goldberg (Executive Producer), John Wittmayer (Co-Producer), Michael Goldberg (Screenplay)