In the World of Zen 1986 Directed by Toshimaro Ama 禅の世界

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.

Country Japan
Production Country Japan
Language Japanese
Spoken Language Japanese
Gnere Documentary
Production Company NHK
Release Date 4 November 1986
116 mins
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