Zen and Ghibli
Life Lessons for Lasting Happiness from the Legendary Studio
$46.22
- Hardcover
256 pages
- Release Date
11 January 2027
Summary
In Zen and Ghibli, legendary producer Toshio Suzuki talks about Zen Buddhism in Studio Ghibli films with three leading Buddhist monks: Shinsuke Hosokawa, Nanrei Yokota and Sokyu Gen’yu. Their playful and enlivening conversations delve into central Buddhist ideas, such as the power of not knowing, how important it is to live in the present, and whether we can ever be original in our thoughts or actions, through reference to many Ghibli masterpieces such as Princess Mononoke a…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781803514260 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1803514264 |
| Author: | Toshio Suzuki, Beth Cary |
| Publisher: | Granta Books |
| Imprint: | Granta Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 11 January 2027 |
| Weight: | 350g |
| Dimensions: | 22mm x 140mm x 215mm |
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Critics Review
This book made me want to slow down. Its gentle wisdom and thoughtful insights reveal the beautiful connection between Studio Ghibli and Zen, making both even more fascinating. A calming, uplifting and inspiring read – James Norbury
Zen is the practice of looking not at the ego, but at the self. Ghibli animation depicts not only human strength, but also human weakness. In this book, where the two meet, lies the essence of Japanese culture – Sosuke Natsukawa
Animation-loving, contemplative souls may well find this a rewarding read. An erudite exercise in interlacing art and meaning, ideal for philosophically engaged readers * Kirkus *
Rich, compelling and surprising - much like the work of the legendary studio itself – Michael Leader, co-creator of Ghibliotheque
Full of wisdom, humour and artistic revelation. A charming and insightful journey into spirituality and Studio Ghibli – Jake Cunningham, co-creator of Ghibliotheque
Gentle, calm and inspiring, this book has enriched my own relationship with life and creativity – Nick Bradley
Toshio Suzuki
Toshio Suzuki is an award-winning Japanese film producer. He is the Representative Director and Producer at Studio Ghibli, which he co-founded with Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, and served as President from 2005 to 2008.
Shinsuke Hosokawa spent nine years in training at Myoshin-ji Temple in Kyoto and completed a master’s degree in Buddhist Studies at the Graduate School of Letters, Hanazono University. He has been the head priest at Ryuunji Temple in Tokyo, since 2013. Dedicated to explaining Zen in an accessible manner and promoting its understanding, his publications include You Don’t Need Belief in Life: An Introduction to Zen for Thinking.
Nanrei Yokota was ordained as a monk during his university studies and underwent training at Kennin-ji Temple in Kyoto after graduation. He also served as the head monk at Enkaku-ji Temple before being appointed as the head of the Enkaku-ji School of the Rinzai Zen sect in 2010. Known for explaining Zen in accessible language, he has gained a wide following. He is the author of A Drop of Buddha’s Mind.
After working in various fields, Sokyu Gen’yu trained at Tenryu-ji Temple in Kyoto. He is currently the head priest of Fukuju-ji Temple in Fukushima Prefecture. In addition to his priestly duties, he continues his literary career and received the 125th Akutagawa Prize in 2001 for his work The Flowers of the Middle Realm. He’s also the author of The Bamboo Grove Hermitage.
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