The Zen Mind (2007) is a Documentary film that follows in the last fifty years the culture of Zen has spread far beyond Japan. Zen centers and zen retreats have sprung up throughout America and Europe. When Dogen, the founder of Soto Zen, brought Zen to Japan from China 800 years ago, it quickly took root and became an integral part of Japanese life. Yet what do we know about zen practice in Japan today? The Zen Mind is a fascinating journey across Japan to explore zen in its natural habitat. Currently, you can watch The Zen Mind on Amazon Video. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 votes. Fans of documentary movies may also want to explore similar titles below.