Although he was appointed to the chief priest of Onjo-ji Temple in 979 followed by the chief priest of Hossho-ji Temple in 981, he resigned from his post due to the objections of the Sanmon school, which was descended from Ennin.
979年（天元(日本)2年）に園城寺長吏となり、981年（天元4年）には法性寺座主となっているが、円仁の流れを組む山門派の反対により辞任している。