Jet Li Joins Bhutan’s One-Day Build of 108 Buddhist Monuments With His Daughter

Jet Li and his 23-year-old daughter, Jada, joined volunteers in Bhutan for a project that saw 108 Buddhist monuments completed in a single day. The actor shared details of the event in an Instagram post, saying it took place on Nov. 1 at Gelephu Mindfulness City. Li said he and his team felt “humbled and honoured” to have been invited to volunteer. Describing the project as a “historic build”, he expressed hope that it would bring “joy and benefit to many”. He also thanked Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema. The initiative, known as Project 108, was launched by the Bhutanese king with the goal of completing 108 Stupas of Enlightenment in one day. Each monument stands 15 metres tall, with the stupas set 108 metres apart along a river, according to the report. The Associated Press reported that about 200,000 people gathered at Gelephu on Nov. 1 to watch as volunteers raised the structures. Li’s daughter was among those accompanying him at the event. Lianhe Zaobao noted that Li has devoted himself to Buddhism in recent years and has attended major Buddhist events since stepping back from acting. His post described the volunteer effort as a meaningful occasion, while the scale of the project drew a large crowd to the Bhutanese city.