Life Of Master Dogen

[Amelia]

I watched this movie a few months ago and liked it. I think it is a good way to introduce someone specifically to this branch of Buddhism, if they have the interest. A bit corny at parts, but I know I'm an extreme cynic so I'm starting to just watch movies and keep my mouth shut.

[Taigu]

yes...well...nice fiction with a lot of goodies.

The awakening moment is...hilarious.

Denpo ceremony is very faithful to the real procedure, and the shiho ( trnasmission silk document) seen on the screen is a faithful copy of the real one ( I have it as a copy coming from Nishijima).

Good moments and wonderful words uttered by the Kabuki actor who plays Dogen.

gassho


Taigu

[Jundo]

Actually, it came up just earlier today, along with some other Zen and Buddhist films ...

http://www.treeleaf.org/forums/showthread.php?10850-A-must-see-film

Below is my short review of the Master Dogen movie.

http://www.treeleaf.org/forums/showthread.php?6122-New-Master-Dogen-Movie&p=20686&viewfull=1#post20686

Gassho, J

I have a copy of this on DVD. I like the film quite a bit, even though it takes a few liberties with some of the biographical details of Dogen's life. But it is certainly worth seeing. The scenes of Dogen in China are great.

Gassho,

William

I too enjoyed it, but yes, some stretching of details were there.

Gassho
Shingen

[Juki]

I have a copy of this on DVD. I like the film quite a bit, even though it takes a few liberties with some of the biographical details of Dogen's life. But it is certainly worth seeing. The scenes of Dogen in China are great.

Gassho,

William

[ZenO]

Hello All,

Im new here and just wanted to say Hi .

As Im here thought I would share this film with you, don't know if its been posted before??

Gassho

Owen