Monks in Negoro-ji Temple were divided into 'gakuryo' who were in charge of learning religious doctrines or rituals and ceremonies, and 'gyonin [Buddhism]' who were responsible for the maintenance of temple buildings and the defense of the temple.
根来寺の僧は教学や儀式をつかさどる「学侶」と堂塔の管理や寺の防衛をつかさどる「行人(仏教)」と分けられた。