In 1282 when Saigen who was the Tendai-zasu (head priest of the Tendai sect) (Enryaku-ji Temple) disputed with Ryuben who was the Chori (chief priest) of Onjo-ji Temple, over the position of betto (steward) of Shitenno-ji Temple by supporting candidates of their own, Eison was appointed to the betto by an entreaty of the Imperial Court because he was not concerted in both parties.
また、弘安5年（1282年）に四天王寺別当の地位を巡って天台座主（延暦寺）の最源と園城寺長吏の隆弁が自派の候補を出し合って争った際には、朝廷の懇願を受けて両者と利害関係のない叡尊が別当に就任している。