Iroha — The Japanese Alphabet Song

Though blossoms glow in brilliant color, they scatter and fall. Who in this world of ours can remain unchanged? Today I cross the deep mountain of conditioned existence. Neither turning away from reality, nor seeking escape in drink or illusion. 色は匂へど散りぬるを　Irohanioedochirinuruwo 我が世誰ぞ常ならむ　Wagayotarezotsunenaran 有為の奥山今日越えて　Uinookuyamakyoukoete 浅き夢見じ酔ひもせず　Asakiyumemijieimosesu