The sarira of Buddhist Monk Jijeung (824∼882) is enshrined in this stupa, which is erected in the left part of the main sanctuary of Bongamsa Temple. Jijeung, who built Bongamsa Temple, became a Buddhist monk at the age of 17. He was appointed "Royal Preceptor" in 881 (the 7th year of the reign of King Heongang) but he declined the title, returned to Bongamsa Temple, and entered nirvana the following year. The King gave him the posthumous title "Jijeung" and named the stupa "Jeokjo." The stupa consists of the main body where the sarira is placed, the stylobate, and the finial. The stylobate is composed of two layers of octagonal stones. Lions are carved in relief on every side of the lower layer of the stylobate. The border propping the upper layer is full of cloud designs that it looks thick. The upper layer has pillars engraved with clouds erected at the corners; engraved between the pillars is the elegant design of "Gareungbinga," which is known as an imaginary bird in Buddhism whose upper body is shaped like a human being and whose lower body is like a bird. Every facet of the central prop stone is carved with various designs in a detailed, refined manner. The upper prop stone has a support to sustain the body of the stupa as well as small, round pillars at every corner, expressing the railing in a three-dimensional manner. As for the main body, which is shaped like a tile-roofed house, every corner of the octagonal core stone has pillar-like carvings. The front and back facets have an old Korean-style door engraved with a lock and a door-ring, with images of Four Guardian Kings to observe Buddhism standing on both sides of the door. The remaining two facets have Bodhisattva images in relief. The roof stone is also octagonal with two-tier rafter, making it look like a house with the two-tier eaves. The eaves are drawn sharply, and the edges of the capstone are thick with a flower design at the end protruding nicely. The finial is placed on the lotus prop on top of the stupa. The roof stone is partly broken, but its ornament is refined, splendid, and elegant. The general proportion is well-balanced, but the roof stone looks a bit wide. The stupa and the stele for Jijeung stand in line at Bongamsa Temple, with records of his lifetime and achievement. This stupa is presumed to have been built in 883 (the 9th year of the reign of King Heongang of the Unified Silla Dynasty), judging from the inscription.