He received the teachings of the renowned Zen Buddhist Priest Eon at Reinji Temple (Ling-yin Temple), Hangzhou, studying Zen and receiving the certification of his teacher before returning to Japan and settling at Mt. Hiei. |
法名が高かった杭州霊隠寺の仏海禅師慧遠に師事して参禅、印可を受けて日本に帰国した後、比叡山に住した。 |