Ji Gong, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Minor Taoist deity
Date of Birth: 02-Feb-1130
Place of Birth: Tiantai County, Zhejiang, China
Date of Death: 16-May-1207
Profession: bhikkhu
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius 
About Ji Gong
- Ji Gong (Chinese: ??, 22 December 1130 – 16 May 1209), born Li Xiuyuan and also known as "Chan Master Daoji" (Chinese: ????) was a Chan Buddhist monk who lived in the Southern Song.
- He purportedly possessed supernatural powers, which he used to help the poor and stand up to injustice.
- However, he was also known for his wild and eccentric behavior, and also for violating Buddhist monastic rules by consuming alcohol and meat.
- By the time of his death, Ji Gong had become a folk hero in Chinese culture and minor deity in Chinese folk religion.
- He is mentioned by Buddhists in folktales and koans, and sometimes invoked by oracles to assist in worldly affairs.
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