Zen for Nothing

Name: Zen for Nothing
Director: Werner Penzel
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2016-06-02
Duration: 1 h 40 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Sabine Timoteo, Muho Nölke

Directed by Werner Penzel

Documentary

20161h 40m6.5

Overview

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.