Beyond Life and Death. The Way of True Freedom

The renowned Jet Li, world-famous movie star and martial arts master, shares ten profound insights drawn from his iconic career, personal life, philosophy, and thirty years of practicing Buddhism.

Jet Li's story is nothing short of legendary: born into extreme poverty, by the age of twelve he fought his way to becoming the youngest national martial arts champion in China's history, defeating opponents twice his age. He later became one of the first Chinese actors to achieve international acclaim, starring in films like Once Upon a Time in China, Hero, and Fearless, which redefined martial arts for the modern world and brought Jet Li global stardom, placing him alongside Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan.

But behind all of this lies a deeper search for meaning; something beyond fame, wealth, and physical prowess. After narrowly surviving the 2004 tsunami, Jet Li embarked on a journey inward; he deepened his study of Tibetan Buddhism and dedicated his life to philanthropy—despite being at the very peak of his Hollywood career.

In this book, Jet Li shares for the very first time the ten insights that have guided him through life, offering wisdom, guidance, and strength that anyone can connect with. He opens up his inner world to readers, sharing untold stories from his career in martial arts and cinema, and invites us to meditate alongside him on the essence of spiritual awakening.

"An extraordinarily insightful book—one that looks beyond strength, fame, and victory toward the deeper freedom born of an awakening awareness." - TARA BRACH, author of Radical Acceptance