At Life’s Edge: Discovering Life’s Best Way of Being | Jiumei (Master Peace) Zhang | TEDxCSTU
What is the best state of life?In this moving and deeply insightful TEDx talk, Jiumei (Master Peace)—once a celebrated entrepreneur and public figure in China—shares the pivotal turning points that reshaped her understanding of life and success.Having experienced both the heights of worldly acclaim and the solitude of years in retreat, Jiumei reflects on two profound encounters at life’s edge that transformed her inner world. Through personal storytelling, scientific insight, and contemplative practice, she offers a perspective rarely found in boardrooms or textbooks.This talk is more than a reflection—it is a quiet revolution. In the age of AI and constant change, Jiumei redefines success, resilience, and leadership. She invites us to reconsider: in an uncertain future, what does true “flourishing” mean? And perhaps, the “best state of life” she discovered is one of the most vital capacities we can cultivate for the future.Event: TEDxCSTU
Date: May 18th, 2025
Location: California Science & Technology University (CSTU)
Website: https://www.cstu.edu?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=tedx2025&utm_term=jiumeiSpeaker: Jiumei (Master Peace)
Learn more about the speaker: www.linkedin.com/in/master-peace-zen
Speaker’s channel: https://www.youtube.com/@learn_zen_from_master_peaceOrganizer: Leni Jin, Organizer of TEDxCSTU
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More about the organizer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lenijin/
Organizer's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Leni_JinPlease note: This talk was recorded at TEDxCSTU, an independently organized TEDx event hosted at California Science and Technology University under a license from TED. The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the speaker and do not necessarily represent those of TEDxCSTU, the university, or TED.#TEDx #TEDxTalk #Happiness #Love #WellBeing #PersonalGrowth #Mindfulness #LifeLessons #SelfImprovement #PhilosophyOfLife #Meditation #Compassion #InnerPeace #TEDxCSTU2025 Jiumei (Master Peace) is the founder of the InLight Foundation. For her contributions to humanitarian work and social impact, she received the LABA International Humanitarian Contribution Award (USA). Her journey weaves together entrepreneurial spirit, cross-cultural insight, and decades of contemplative practice.Today, she is dedicated to helping leaders and seekers find strength and serenity in the era of AI and constant change—opening new possibilities for leadership and ways of living. Her work has also been recognized by multiple international organizations. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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