In 1077, he was appointed Tendai Zasu (head priest of the Tendai Sect) by imperial charter but was forced to resign after only three days in the face of opposition from the followers of Enryaku-ji Temple; being made betto (administrator) of Hossho-ji Temple instead.
1077年（承暦元年）天台座主就任の勅許を受けたが、延暦寺門徒の反対により3日で辞任に追い込まれ、代わりに法勝寺別当となった。