Movies like Zen for Nothing (2016)

Name: Zen for Nothing
Director: Werner Penzel
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2016-06-02
Duration: 100 Min
Rating: 7
Cast: Sabine Timoteo, Muho Nölke

Zen for Nothing (2016)

Germany100Min

7 ( 112 Votes )

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.