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Daoji (道濟; born Li Xiuyuan 李修缘 1130; died 1209), commonly known as Jigong (濟公 or 濟公活佛, Master Ji, Living Buddha Ji Gong), was an eccentric Buddhist monk during the Southern Song Dynasty in China. DaoJi was also called Hu Yin (Recluse from the Lake) and Elder Fang Yuan (Square Circle). He passed away at the Jing Ci monastery on the 14th day of 5th Lunar month (17 June 1207). Syncretic Taoism adopted him as a Deity. I Kuan Tao adopted him as the pantheon.