He is known
in Mandarin as Bao Sheng Da Di and is worshiped in
Chinese folk religion and
Taoism,
aside from
Shen Nong,
the god of agriculture and founder of Chinese herbal
medicine (fig.).
His worship is prevalent in various regions with Chinese
communities, particularly in Taiwan and among Chinese diaspora
communities in Southeast Asia. Temples and shrines dedicated to Po
Seng Tai Te are often centers for traditional Chinese medicine and
healing practices.
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