He was also given the alias 'Gokoku Daishi' after having received precepts from Emperor Gofushimi, Emperor Hanazono, Emperor Godaigo, Emperor Kogon and Emperor Komyo.
後伏見天皇・花園天皇・後醍醐天皇・光厳天皇・光明天皇の5帝に戒を授けたために「五国大師」の異名を得た。