At the age of 27 he became disciple to Myoritsu, and after Myoritsu's death in 1690, he, together with Myoritsu's disciples, worked hard to restore the style of the priest.
27歳のとき妙立に師事し、1690年（元禄3年）に妙立が没した後は、その弟子を率いて僧風の復興に努めた。