About this movie
This Documentary is all about Rinzai Zen and Zen in common. The film gives you an insight to how Zen is lived in a strict monastery order and how it has influenced so many things. Parts one and two of this documentary shows life in a Rinzai Zen temple, mainly during a Rohatsu retreat. It gives some flavour of life in a Zen monastery. Parts three and four continues to explore life in a Rinzai Zen temple and how Zen influenced Japanese and to lesser degree Chinese culture.
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How long is In the World of Zen?
In the World of Zen has a runtime of 1h 56m (1 hour and 56 minutes).
Who directed In the World of Zen?
In the World of Zen was directed by Toshimaro Ama and released in 1986.
What genre is In the World of Zen?
In the World of Zen is a Documentary film (1986).
Who stars in In the World of Zen?
The cast of In the World of Zen includes Yoshio Kaneuchi.
