In 1573, to inherit the Buddhist teachings of Sokin SHUREI, he moved from Nanshu-ji Temple in Sakai City to serve as the head priest of Daitoku-ji Temple in Kyoto.
1573年〈天正元年）笑嶺宗訢（しゅうれいそうきん）の法を継ぐため、堺市南宗寺から京都大徳寺の住持職となった。