Three-Story Pagoda National Treasure #35, Hwaeomsa Temple Jirisan National Park, Korea The three-story pagoda behind Gakhwangjeon rests on a pavilion defined by four lions sejant at the corners, with a standing robed figure at the center. Each of the lions bears a different expression, that is largely defined by the degree to which the mouth is open or closed. The base of the pagoda is decorated by reliefs of apsarasas who are heavenly dancers and musicians. Facing this is a stone lantern whose pavilion contains the kneeling figure of a monk. A low altar is set in front of the stone lantern, and another low altar appears between it and the pagoda. This singular composition dates to the later half of the Unified Silla period. A lack of primary documentation makes it difficult to understand the intended meaning of this group. A long-standing temple tradition declares that the kneeling monk represents the temple's founder, Yeongi, who is paying homage to his mother (the standing figure) in a stunning if improbable act of filial piety. Another theory is that the kneeling figure is a Silla monk called Jajang, who is paying homage to Yeongi (the standing figure). The problem with this theory is that Jajang apparently never visited the temple. There are other theories as well. At this time it does not seem possible to sort out the confusion, but for a good discussion see Three Story Pagoda on Wikipedia.