He succeeded the teachings of Daigihosin, a monk of Shinnyo-ji Temple in Yamashiro Province, and became the chief priest of Tofuku-ji Temple in 1478 after serving at Anyo-ji Temple in Ise Province.
山城国真如寺の大疑宝信の法を継ぎ、伊勢国安養寺を経て、1478年（文明(日本)10年）東福寺の住持となった。