Ji Gong
Deity
1130 – 1207
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Who was Ji Gong?
Daoji,commonly known as Ji Gong, was a Chán Buddhist monk of the Southern Song Dynasty in China. He was born with the name of Li Xiuyuan.. Some sources have cited his name as Lǐ Xiūyuán.
Ji Gong was famous for his wild and eccentric behavior while openly breaking monastic codes, but was still compassionate by nature and possessed supernatural powers. By the time of his death, Ji Gong became a folk hero in China and was invoked as a folk religious deity. Ji Gong is often invoked by oracles to assist in worldly affairs. Buddhists also invoke Ji Gong in folk stories and koans.
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- Born
- Feb 2, 1130
- Also known as
- Daoji
- Li Xiuyuan
- Lǐ Xiūyuán
- Parents
- Religion
- Buddhism
- Profession
- Died
- May 16, 1207
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on July 23, 2013
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