Zen for Nothing_
Hidden in the wooded mountains on the west coast of Japan lies the small Zen monastery Antaiji. A young woman sets off to immerse herself through autumn, winter and spring in the adventures of monastic life. The young woman is Sabine Timoteo from Switzerland. The abbot of the monastery is Muho Noelke, born in Berlin. An interplay between the philosophy of the Japanese Zen master Kodo Sawaki and the surprises brought forth by everyday life.
Starring
Sabine Timoteo, Muho Nölke
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Zen for Nothing was released 10 years ago in 2016.
Overview
Hidden in the wooded mountains on the west coast of Japan lies the small Zen monastery Antaiji. A young woman sets off to immerse herself through autumn, win...
Zen for Nothing is a Documentary film with a runtime of 1h 40m.
CAST (2)
Sabine Timoteo
Herself
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Muho Nölke
Himself
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What is Zen for Nothing about?
Hidden in the wooded mountains on the west coast of Japan lies the small Zen monastery Antaiji. A young woman sets off to immerse herself through autumn, winter and spring in the adventures of monastic life. The young woman is Sabine Timoteo from Switzerland. The abbot of the monastery is Muho Noelke, born in Berlin. An interplay between the philosophy of the Japanese Zen master Kodo Sawaki and the surprises brought forth by everyday life.
How long is Zen for Nothing?
Zen for Nothing has a runtime of 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Who stars in Zen for Nothing?
The cast of Zen for Nothing includes Sabine Timoteo, Muho Nölke.
What is the rating of Zen for Nothing?
Zen for Nothing has a rating of 6.5 out of 10 based on 4 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Documentary