--- product_id: 6333362 title: "Zen" brand: "kantarou nakamurayuki uchidabanmei takahashi" price: "€ 27.23" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/6333362-zen store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # Zen **Brand:** kantarou nakamurayuki uchidabanmei takahashi **Price:** € 27.23 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Zen by kantarou nakamurayuki uchidabanmei takahashi - **How much does it cost?** € 27.23 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/6333362-zen) ## Best For - kantarou nakamurayuki uchidabanmei takahashi enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted kantarou nakamurayuki uchidabanmei takahashi brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Product Description Zen is a poignant, in-depth, reverent and surprisingly moving portrait of Eihei Dogen, the great 13th century Japanese Buddhist master. He studied at Buddhist centers in China and established a monastic practice which emphasizes sitting meditation; he is regarded as the founder of the Soto school of Zen. This feature film is impressively well-researched and produced with great attention to authentic detail. SPECIAL BONUS FEATURETTE The Zen of Dogen with Kazuaki Tanahashi, editor of the new complete Shobo Genzo Review "That rare serious film about [zen]... inspired... fearless... brilliant... an eloquent explanation of Dogen's Zen." --Japan Times ## Images ![Zen - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/914QtEaGCZL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Reverential Historical Biography and Allegory *by E***E on Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2014* I was very much appreciative of the work of the filmmakers in presenting a reverential biography of Dogen that focuses on the founding of the Soto school of Zen in Japan. I was most struck by its allegorical and metaphorical nature. Though some have seen little or no value in the Orin subplot, it seems to me a largely parallel story to that of Jesus' ministry and the conversion (at least in terms of church history which was apparently mistaken) of Mary Magdalene who was styled as a prostitute but ultimately became very important in the founding of Christianity. The truth of the film lies in the struggle of faith against adversity and the elevation of the purity of the basic tenets of Zen, meditation--in Dogen's case, shikantaza, as inseparable from enlightenment, the awakening to the Original Self and the falling away of the illusive structures of mind. The shadow of the Jesus story reinforces the universal longing for, and attainability of, redemption.The cinematography is beautifully done, with images of landscape, sky, moon, water and other symbols that serve to underscore the teachings of Dogen and serve as metaphors. The acting is heartfelt and reverential. As with most films of Jesus, Dogen is portrayed as a dauntless leader who perseveres and is loved by his followers who, in this film, give a number of strong performances. Dogen, himself, is played by a kabuki actor who handles the role with great care and investment.Any telling of a man's story, his accomplishments, his process, is an allegory of the abstract notion of the human condition. This film points the finger at Zen and it's place in the experience of each individual, and it persuades us to forget the finger and just do the sitting. I feel refreshed by the honesty of it, and I would highly recommend this film . ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Eye horizontal; nose vertical *by C***B on Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2013* A beautiful and inspirational film for those (like myself) who are relatively new to buddhist zen practice and thought. The film is a celebration of the long lineage of teachers and practitioners of sitting meditation (zazen) as a path to the relief of suffering for all beings ("To study the self is to forget the self"). The film focuses on the life of Dogen, a 13th century monk whose search for authentic zen teachings and practice moves him to bring the practice of sitting meditation to all people. The fundamental elements of zen buddhism teachings....that the essence of enlightenment is accepting what is rather than grasping for what we want or pushing away what we don't want... is beautifully illustrated in this film. Even a cursory reading about Dogen via Wikipedia or some similar source will enhance the meaning of the movie by giving the events portrayed some historic context. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ beautifully and movingly acted *by R***E on Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2015* Contrary to my expectations, this is an often very moving account of Zen Master Eihei Dogen's life and practice of the Buddha Way. It is true to historical evidence and accounts of the period (13th-century feudal China and Japan) as well as to biographical and autobiographical information about Master Dogen. The film is well conceived, beautifully and movingly acted, and generally understated. For me, the one glaring exception to the film's understatement is the brief scene supposedly depicting Dogen's experience of awakening under the Chinese Master T'ien-t'ung Ju-ching (pron. Tyen-toong Roo-jing). The scene is hokey beyond words and really quite unnecessary, especially in light of Ju-ching's teaching of realization as the "casting off of the body and mind of self and others." It's really hard to fathom why a knowledgeable film director would indulge in such a Disney-like scene. Still, there are many scenes which ring true to the record and to the boundless and truly inspiring spirit of Zen Master Dogen.Dharman (formerly Robert) Rice --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/6333362-zen](https://www.desertcart.be/products/6333362-zen) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-04-24*