Nenbutsushu Sampozan Muryojuji Temple

  Made entirely of wood, this pagoda follows the traditional Japanese architectural style. All sides of the pagoda are painted richly in full color by Most Ven. Lee Man Bong, a living national treasure of Korea, together with his head pupil Mr. Hong Chang Won, using traditional painting techniques of ancient Korea. The dragons coiled around the pillars inside symbolize the protection of the Dharma.
  The 10-meter-high sourin, or the elaborate shaft rising from the top of the pagoda, is the symbol of this pagoda and is adorned with unique Nenbutsushu style decorations, including the sacred gem in the shape of flames, the dragon vehicle of a decorated globe with sea wave patterns, and the water flame with elaborate openwork of four dragons and four Dharma flowers. This sourin symbolizes the idea that the dragons come down from the world above to save sentient beings suffering in the evil world filled with the five defilements and to guide them to the Buddha’s pure land. The inner shrine houses the image of Sakyamuni Buddha entering into nirvana carved by Mr. She Guo Ping, a living national treasure of China.