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- ISBN 9781803514260
- Dimensions: 129 x 198mm
- Publication Date: 08 Oct 2026
- Publisher: Granta Books
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Hardback
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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 and Howl's Moving Castle.
Beautifully illustrated with Japanese artwork and stills from the films, Zen and Ghibli is an inspiring introduction to Zen Buddhism and a fascinating behind-the-scenes glimpse into Toshio Suzuki's work with Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata. Capturing the magic of the films, it is both a celebration of Studio Ghibli and an illuminating guide to happiness.
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. 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.
