It is said that for more than 30 years he did not have another place to sleep, did not undress unless he was bathing, did not raise his eyes to look at women, and never thought of personal glory or benefit.
30年余りにわたり別の寝床をもたず、洗浴の時を除き衣を脱がず、目を上げて女人を見ず、一切の名利を心に起こすことがなかったという。