He initially learnt from Denpoin Matsumei of Kofuku-ji Temple, and then he learnt secret art of both Kongokai (Diamond Realm) and Taizokai (Womb Realm) from Seison (or Joson) sozu (priest) at Ono Mandara-ji Temple (later day's Zuishin-in Temple).
初め興福寺伝法院末明に師事し、その後小野曼荼羅寺（後の随心院）成尊僧都から金剛界・胎蔵界の両部の秘法を学んだ。