He entered into the priesthood under Myoson at Onjo-ji Temple (Mii-dera Temple), learned Esoteric Buddhism from Raigo, and received kanjo (a consecration ceremony by pouring water onto the top of priest's head) from Kakuen.
園城寺（三井寺）の明尊の下で出家、頼豪から密教を学び、覚円から灌頂を受けた。