He studied under Shucho HIGASHIYAMA of Butsunichi-an, Engaku-ji Temple, Kamakura, succeeded Shucho HIGASHIYAMA's teachings and became zendo shuso (a leader of Buddhist monks engaged in the ascetic practices of Zen Sect) of Engaku-ji Temple in 1783.
鎌倉円覚寺仏日庵の東山周朝に師事してその法を継ぎ、1783年（天明3年）円覚寺前堂首座に就任した。