He was revered by people as a high-ranking priest from Sekkan-ke (the families that produced regents) as well as for his virtuous character; FUJIWARA no Tadamichi's son Shinen and FUJIWARA no Yorinaga's son Norinaga were his disciples.
摂関家出身の高僧として、またその高潔な人柄もあって世の尊崇を集め、藤原忠通の子信円や藤原頼長の子範長が師事した。