Zen for Nothing (2016)

Name: Zen for Nothing
Released: 2016-06-02
Rating: 3.3

2016-06-02 • 100 min • ⭐ 6.5/10

Title: Zen for Nothing

Original Title: Zen for Nothing

Release Date: 2016-06-02

Status: Released

Rating: 6.5/10 (from 4 votes)

Language: DE

Genres: Documentary

Production Companies: Werner Penzel Filmproduktion, ZDF, ARTE, SRF, Recycled TV

Hidden in the wooded mountains on the west coast of Japan lies the small Zen monastery Antaiji. A young woman sets off to immerse herself through autumn, winter and spring in the adventures of monastic life. The young woman is Sabine Timoteo from Switzerland. The abbot of the monastery is Muho Noelke, born in Berlin. An interplay between the philosophy of the Japanese Zen master Kodo Sawaki and the surprises brought forth by everyday life.