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Shōshinge (Hymn of True Shinjin and the Nembutsu)

Shinran

Sixty seven-character verses (120 lines) summarising Jōdo Shinshū doctrine: they praise Amida and his Vow and celebrate the teaching of the seven patriarchs of India, China and Japan. Since Rennyo in the 15th century it has been the text recited daily by the school's followers.