Ji Gong (Ji Gong), a Buddhist monk, Taoist saint and hero of Chinese folklore. Ji Gong can usually be seen smiling in tattered monastic robes, and usually carries a bottle of wine in his right hand, and a fan in his left hand. He wears a hat with the Chinese character Fo (ä½›), meaning Buddha. He can also be seen holding his shoes in his right hand. Because of his carefree nature, he is rarely