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Moving from Emptiness: The Life and Art of a Zen Dude (2014)
Directed by Shaeri Richards, Jerry Hartleben
Documentary · 1h 09m
Where does creativity come from? Zen calligraphic painter Alok Hsu Kwang-han proposes that it arises from emptiness, from that silent space where the intelligence prior to thought resides. Armed with rice paper, ink, brush and a collection of Zen koans and teachings, Alok opens the door to a world of magical brush strokes and enchanted students. On the verge of his 75th birthday and with a new love in his life, Alok employs his teachings to confront his own personal history. Through his workshops and his art we share a journey of transformation that becomes possible when we are simply 'present, available, playful, and not knowing.' Through Alok we discover that 'in a clear heart, no mountain hides the moon.'
Crew
- Director
- Shaeri Richards, Jerry Hartleben
- Writer
- Shaeri Richards
Details
- Release date
- 2014-02-24
- Runtime
- 1h 09m
- Genres
- Documentary
- Original language
- EN
- Countries
- United States of America