As an idea for attaining ryochi, sitting on the floor calmly and choshin (making the mind clear) was taught initially, but considering the adverse effect of the disciples shifting to zen, jijomaren (polishing knowledge through practical action) was preached.
致良知の工夫として初期には静坐澄心を教えたが、ともすれば門人が禅に流れる弊があるのを鑑み、事上磨練を説いた。