He became a monk of Jogyozanmai-do Temple of Toto on Mt. Hiei and while engaging in zoyaku (odd jobs), he practiced Fudan Nenbutsu (chanting Nenbutsu throughout the day) under the guidance of Ryoga.
比叡山東塔常行三昧堂の堂僧となり、雑役をつとめながら、良賀に師事、不断念仏を修める。