In 1303, he started to study the Zen sect under Kennichi KOHO of Manju-ji Temple, Kamakura, and received a certification of enlightenment at Jochi-ji Temple in 1305.
1303年に鎌倉万寿寺の高峰顕日に禅宗を学び、1305年には浄智寺で印可を受ける。