He was conferred the title of Gon-Risshi (a title of Buddhist monk) in 1150 and in the following year, 1151, he received denpo-kanjo (the consecration for the transmission of the Dharma) from Gyogen and was conferred the rank of Hoin (the highest court rank given to a Buddhist monk).
1150年（久安6年）に権律師となり、翌1151年（久安7年）行玄から伝法灌頂をうけ、法印に任じられた。