Guest guest Posted May 11, 2005 Report Share Posted May 11, 2005 In a message dated 5/11/05 8:53:00 AM, goode writes: > I have two favorite Zen movies for their stylized beauty, dignity, > insight and portrayal of Zen-as-lived. Both films employ beautiful > metaphors for Zen practice. " Life on a String " from China uses physical > blindness and banjo playing as metaphors for samsara and zazen. " Rikyu " > uses the Japanese art of tea as a metaphor for zazen and life itself. > > P: I saw Rikyu, when you recommended it, a few months ago. I found it on netfix, but I haven't been able to rent " Life on a String. " By the way, Rikyu is not only an excellent Zen, and tea ceremony movie, but a historical movie, as well. The relationship between the Shogun, and the Tea Master was a real one, and the disastrous invasion of Korea which caused their falling apart also happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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