Famous kung fu star, Jet Li, paid a visit to Mount Wutai in Shanxi province on the occasion of his 53th birthday, 13 years after his previous visit.
Master Changshan, the director of the Buddhist Association of China and other eminent monks warmly greeted Li upon his visit to the mountain.
During his stay, Li exchanged his ideas about Buddhism with the monks as well as sharing his birthday cake. In addition, he also lit candles to pray for his family and friends.
The hero star was introduced to Master Changshan and expressed his understanding of the Buddhist doctrine and willingness to popularize Buddhism at home and abroad.
Jet Li has had a lifelong attachment with Buddhism. In 1982, he rose to fame in his first kung fu movie "The Shaolin Temple". In 2003, Li visited Mount Wutai to study the Buddhism. He is also the founder of the One Foundation, China's first private charitable fundraising organization.
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Jet Li poses with a monk in front of the temple of Mount Wutai. [Photo/ weibo.com] |
