Master of Zen (1994)
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Brandy Yeun directs this unusual look at Bodhidharma, the man credited for bringing Zen philosophy China and for creating kung fu. The film opens with young prince Puti Tara (Derek Yee Tung-sing), who following the death of his father, decides to become a monk and follow teachings of Prajna Tara. Years later, Puti Tara changes his name to Dharma and ventures over the Himalayas to China where he discovers to his dismay that central tenets of Buddhism is rapidly being forgotten. Over the next years and decades, Bodhidharma works to spread the Buddha's philosophy, and demonstrating his strength by mediating for nine years without food nor water. ~ Jonathan Crow, Rovi
- Starring:
- Derek Yee, Chen Sung-Yung, (more)
- Director(s):
- Brandy Yuen
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Master of Zen
Brandy Yeun directs this unusual look at Bodhidharma, the man credited for bringing Zen philosophy China and for creating kung fu. The film opens with young prince Puti Tara (Derek Yee Tung-sing), who following the death of his father, decides to become a monk and follow teachings of Prajna Tara. Years later, Puti Tara changes his name to Dharma and ventures over the Himalayas to China where he discovers to his dismay that central tenets of Buddhism is rapidly being forgotten. Over the next years and decades, Bodhidharma works to spread the Buddha's philosophy, and demonstrating his strength by mediating for nine years without food nor water. ~ Jonathan Crow, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 95 mins
Complete Cast of Master of Zen
- Derek Yee - Master Dharma
- Chen Sung-Yung - Master Prajna Tara
- Austin Wei
- Eddy Ko
- Chow Yuen-Mo
- Garry Chan
- Director(s):
- Brandy Yuen
- Writer(s):
- Brandy Yuen, Johnny Li, Chan Koo-Fong
- Producer(s):
- Brandy Yuen
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