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

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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