In 847, he was appointed to Betto (the head priest) of Todai-ji Temple and in the following 848 to Gon no Risshi (generally in Shingon sect, 15th-ranking Buddhist priest, literally, "supernumerary master of discipline").
847年（承和(日本)14年）東大寺別当、翌848年（承和15年）には権律師に任じられた。