Master of Zen
China's most famous martial arts film is a spellbinding blend of kung fu action and Buddhist mythology. Set in the first century in India, a prince is troubled by visions and a desire to master the ways of Buddha. After his father dies, he forsakes the throne to become a monk and, after studying Buddhism for sixty years, travels to China to preach Zen and teaches the Shaolin monks the exercises that become the foundation of
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Master of Zen
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Feb 25, 1994
Runtime
1h 29m
Genres
History, Drama, Action
User Score
80%
Original Title
達摩祖師
Production Companies
Brandy Film Production
Director
Brandy Yuen Jan-Yeung
Description
China's most famous martial arts film is a spellbinding blend of kung fu action and Buddhist mythology. Set in the first century in India, a prince is troubled by visions and a desire to master the ways of Buddha. After his father dies, he forsakes the throne to become a monk and, after studying Buddhism for sixty years, travels to China to preach Zen and teaches the Shaolin monks the exercises that become the foundation of
