Stele of Royal Preceptor Wongyeong from Banyasa Temple Site, Hapcheon

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.128

Category

Books & Records

Era

고려시대

Designated year

1963

Location

합천군, 경상남도— 경남 합천군 가야면 해인사길 73-4 (치인리)

Coordinates

35.799382, 128.096469

Originally placed at the old site of Banyasa Temple, this stele was moved to Haeinsa Temple in 1961. This stele was built in honor of Royal Preceptor Wongyeong. It is made up of three thin parts: the pedestal looking like a turtle, the main stone, and the roof stone. According to its inscription, when Royal Preceptor Wongyeong went to Song (ancient Chinese dynasty) along with Daegak, a monk who was regarded as a state mentor of the Goryeo Dynasty, and returned home, he became Seungtong, the highest position in the Gyo Order (Non-zen Buddhism), in 1104 (the 9th year of the reign of King Sukjong). He once taught King Yejong and later stayed at Gwibeopsa Temple. When he entered nirvana, King Yejong gave him the posthumous name "Wongyeong." The content of the inscription was composed by Kim Bu-il, and the letters were written by Yi won-bu. This stele was erected in 1125 (the 3rd year of the reign of King Injong of Goryeo). This work shows the characteristics of the mid-Goryeo Dynasty well with its sculptural technique and simple roof stone.

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