Beyond Life and Death

“This is the Jet Li the world rarely sees: vulnerable, questioning, and deeply awake. By sharing his journey with such honesty, he reveals not only his own path but also invites each of us to awaken the warrior within—not through strength alone, but through wisdom, courage, and an open heart.”
—Michelle Yeoh

“Jet Li has done extensive work to uncover and recognize the true nature of his own mind. This magnificent book contains his remarkable personal journey as well as his unique view of practice and inner wellbeing. It has something for those who are new to meditation and those who have spent decades on the path.”
—Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, author of The Joy of Living and In Love with the World

“In this fascinating memoir, Jet Li illuminates a personal path to true meaning that can inspire us all to move beyond the modern message of individualism toward a kinder way of living with an expanded, more connected identity. The hard earned lessons from our guide’s life of fame, physical pain, and aging are interwoven with his commitment to family, philanthropy, and Buddhist philosophy and practice, providing an affirming story of what really matters in life.”
—Daniel J. Siegel, MD, New York Times bestselling author of Aware and Brainstorm

“Jet Li has dared to look at life beyond what is merely observable and tangible. Beyond Life and Death points to the power of the profound inner world.”
—Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche, author of What Makes You Not a Buddhist

“A rare and intimate book—one that looks beyond strength, fame, and victory to the deeper freedom born of awakening awareness.”
—Tara Brach, author of Radical Acceptance

“Jet Li’s insightful and engaging storytelling paints a compelling picture of the power of compassion and the inexhaustible well of strength available through dedicating ourselves to the path of awakening.”
—Sharon Salzberg, author of Lovingkindness

“Readers willing to tune into the book’s meditative wavelength will be rewarded with a touching account of one man’s quest for inner peace. This is a balm.”
—Publishers Weekly