The young Saicho had a few thoughts, and did not seek a stable position in one of Nara's big temples, only wanting to train and study scriptures close to home on Mt. Hiei.
青年最澄は、思うところあって、奈良の大寺院での安定した地位を求めず、郷里に近い比叡山にこもって修行と経典研究に明け暮れた。