He endeavored to spread the teachings based on the philosophy of the convergence of teachings and Zen meditation, strove for the construction of Manpuku-ji Temple on Mt. Obaku in Uji, restored Kyoto Rakusei Hamuro Joju-ji Temple and founded Odawara Shotai-ji Temple in Sagami Province and Kofuku-ji Temple in Edo.
教禅一致の立場に立って教化につとめ、宇治黄檗山萬福寺の造営に尽くし、京都洛西葉室浄住寺を中興、相模国小田原紹太寺、江戸弘福寺などの開山となる。