He received Daiho (great traditions of Esoteric practices) of both Kongokai (Diamond Realm) and Taizokai (Womb Realm) from Kukai in 823 and also received kanjo (a ceremony to be the successor) from Gorin.
823年（弘仁14年）空海から金剛界・胎蔵界両部の大法を受け、また杲隣（ごうりん）から灌頂を受けた。