He learned about the Zen sect under Moan Genso of Mt. Kin (Jingshan), the Ritsu sect under Joan Ryoko of Mt. Shimei (Siming Shan) and the Tendai Sect under Hoppo Shuin (Bei-feng zong-yin).
径山の蒙庵元総に禅を、四明山の如庵了宏に律を、北峰宗印に天台教学を学んだ。