In 1073, he served as an instructor in a Buddhist service Yuimae, was appointed an administrative position Risshi in 1082, served as the chief priest and the highest ranked monk Hoin at Kofukuji Temple, and was appointed a high-ranked administrative position Gondaisozu.
1073年（延久5年）維摩会の講師をつとめ、1082年（永保2年）に律師に任じられ、以後興福寺別当・法印を経て権大僧都に任じられた。