Sanjō Wasan


The Sanjō Wasan is a collection of three Japanese hymns written by Jōdo Shinshū founder, Shinran. Alternative English titles have been given such as the "Three Eulogies" and "Three Pure Land Poems." The Sanjō Wasan was formally designated a National Treasure of Japan.
The text consists of the Jōdo Wasan, Kōso Wasan and Shōzōmatsu Wasan.

Jōdo Wasan

The Jōdo Wasan is composed of 118 verses, classified as follows:
The Kōso Wasan is composed of 119 verses, classified as follows:
The Shōzōmatsu Wasan is composed of 116 verses, classified as follows: