Zen

In the 13th century, Dogen (Kantarô Nakamura) brings Chinese Zen philosophy to Japan, establishing the Japanese Zen school of Buddhism and teaching the concept of Zazen, a state of "Mu" (nothingness) achieved through extended hours of sitting and meditating. The film "Zen" (2009) is a poignant and reverent biography of Dogen's life, exploring the origins of this spiritual tradition.