After the death of his mentor Nyoho in 815, he succeeded as the fifth at Toshodai-ji-Temple and was named Risshi (the third rank of priest following Sojo and Sozu) in the following year in 816.
815年（弘仁6年）師の如宝が没した後は唐招提寺の第5世を継ぎ、翌816年（弘仁7年）律師に任じられた。