Eventually Fotu Cheng became a Later Zhao government official under Shi Hu, who allowed him to found a great number of Buddhist temples. Among his disciples were Dao An, Zhu Faya, Zhu Fatai, Fa-he and Fa-ch'ang.
Fotu Cheng eventually attained prominence as a Later Zhao government official under Shi Hu, who allowed him to establish numerous temples dedicated to Buddhism. Among his most influential followers were Dao An, Zhu Faya, Zhu Fatai, Fa-he, and Fa-ch'ang.