Sanraimon

Japanese: 三礼文 - さんらいもん

The title of a Shomiyo song. Depending on the sect, it is called either "Sanrei" or "Sanbourai." It is a chant to worship the Three Treasures of Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha, and is chanted as follows: "I respectfully chant, I take refuge in the Buddha, I take refuge in all living beings who make this wish...I take refuge in the Dharma...I take refuge in the Sangha..." The original ritual is to show the form of worship in each verse. It is often chanted by the leader at the beginning of a memorial service, but in Zen memorial services, it can also be chanted by everyone at the end of the service. [Yokomichi Mario]

Source: Heibonsha World Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition Information

Japanese:

声明（しようみよう）曲の曲名。宗派により〈三礼〉とも〈三宝礼（さんぼうらい）〉とも称する。仏法僧の三宝に礼拝（らいはい）を行う意の声明で，〈一切恭敬　自帰依仏　当願衆生……自帰依法……自帰依僧……〉と唱え，各節で礼拝の形を示すのが本儀である。法要の初部で導師がまずこれを唱えるという形式が多いが，禅系の法要などでは，法要の末部に一同でこれを唱える例もある。【横道万里雄】

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