This stele at Bongamsa Temple was erected for the Buddhist monk Jeongjin in 965 (the 16th year of the reign of King Gwangjong) during the early days of the Goryeo Dynasty. Jeongjin (878~956), who was active between the late Unified Silla Period and the early Goryeo Dynasty, practiced asceticism at Gaechosa Temple in 897 (the first year of the reign of King Hyogong of the Silla Dynasty), went to Tang of China in 900 (the fourth year of the reign of King Hyogong) and studied in Tang for 25 years, before eventually returning home in 924 (the first year of the reign of King Gyeongae of the Silla Dynasty). In particular, he was received warmly by King Gyeongmyeong of Silla; and contributed to the development of Buddhism by reconstructing Baegamsa Temple in 935 (the 18th year of the reign of King Taejo of Goryeo). He was an influential figure who encouraged three kings of the early Goryeo Dynasty, namely, Kings Taejo, Hyejong, and Jeongjong, to lead a devout life dedicated to Zen Buddhism. When he entered Nirvana at the age of 79, the king granted him the posthumous title of Jeongjin and named the stupa Wono. The stele consists of a main stone, a turtle-shaped pedestal, and a capstone. In particular, the base stone on which the main stone sits (in the middle of the turtle’s back) seems exceptionally big. At the top, the capstone is clearly carved and features a small bead encircled by a flame design. On the whole, this stele is characterized by a simple style and inferior sculpting. The stele’s inscription was composed by Yi Mong-yu, an excellent writer, and written by Jang Dan-yeol, a master calligrapher of the period.