In 805, he prayed for Emperor Kanmu's recovery from illness, and in 806, Genpin was appointed as Daisozu (the highest grade that can be held by one who has reached the second highest rank in the hierarchy of Buddhist priests) but declined it.
805年（延暦24年）桓武天皇の病気平癒を祈願し、翌806年（延暦25年）大僧都に任じられたが玄賓はこれを辞退している。