NHK DVD "Eiheiji" (2-disc set). NHK Special: "Eiheiji: The 104-Year-Old Zen Master" High-Vision Special: "Eiheiji: The Four Seasons of Training" Planning and Production: NHK Enterprises Publisher: NHK Software Rental prohibited. Retail price: 6800 yen + tax. Main feature: 169 minutes + bonus 15 minutes. Product Description: A definitive video work that explores the essence of Eiheiji, the head temple of the Soto Zen sect. It explores the meaning of life, the truth of the world, and the greatest philosophy of life. [Video Bonus] Treasures of Eiheiji: Seven Halls and Temples (precious temple treasures, seven halls and temples, secret footage such as the Dogen Emaki) [Contents] "Eiheiji: The 104-Year-Old Zen Master" The 78th head priest of Eiheiji (Fukui Prefecture), the head temple of the Soto Zen sect of Buddhism, which has continued for about 750 years since the Kamakura period, Zen Master Ekihō Miyazaki (104 years old). The oldest head priest in history continues to strictly adhere to the precepts, and his figure is a living Buddha to the monks who live in the temple. Through the figure of the Zen master, we explore what Zen is and what the path of human life is. Zen Master Miyazaki, who is now 104 years old, continues to practice zazen and sutra copying every day, and speaks of his teachings and thoughts in his own words. It is a lesson that resonates with everyone's heart, universal and beautiful. (NHK Special / Broadcast June 5, 2004 / Approximately 49 minutes) "Eiheiji: The Four Seasons of Training" Records a year of 214 young monks and nuns who spend their days training at Eiheiji under the words "Shikantaza" and "Shinshin Ichinyo" (body and mind as one). Life at Eiheiji, surrounded by rich nature, is all about training. Young people who stand for three hours in front of the gate in the middle of winter before being allowed to enter, after entering, they train day by day and continue to grow humanly in the changing seasons. (High-Vision Special / Broadcast March 31, 2001 / Approximately 120 minutes) The paper outer cover has some slight discoloration and scratches, but the inside is clean for its age. This item has been stored at home. Please refer to the images and purchase. #Books #Oriental #Religion #Buddhism #Esoteric Buddhism #Soto Zen #Dogen #Zen Master Dogen #Zen #Zen Sect #DVD #Eiheiji #NHK #Zen Master #The Four Seasons of Training #2-disc set #Ekihō Miyazaki #Temple #Temple Tour #Training #Unsui (Monks)