Additionally, from the standpoint of practical benefit, the development of Mountain Buddhism was promoted because the aristocracy expected the genriki (the effect) of the ascetic monk to bring spiritual (material) benefit in this world through the observance of Buddhist teachings, and it was also protected by the Imperial Court (including the Imperial Family), which led to a rapid generalization.
また、世俗的な次元からは貴族などが修行僧の持つ験力に現世利益を期待したことなども山岳仏教の発達を後押しすることになったほか、天皇家など朝廷の庇護もあり、急速に一般化の道を歩む。