Among the disciples of Jōchō, the head priest of Kōryūji Temple, was a priest whose name is unknown. His mind was that of a secular man even though his appearance was that of a priest. Holding a bow and arrows in his hand and hiding a dagger in his bosom, he shot birds and animals and ate fish whenever he saw them. He was certainly not qualified to hold the priestly beads in his hand, nor to wear a priestly robe over his shoulders. He was truly a shameful priest who violated the precepts.

However, he venerated the chapter of Juryō of the Hokekyō and recited it without missing a single day. Later he followed the advice of Genshin, the head priest of the Hōshōji Temple, and stayed where they kept the vehicles by the temple gate.

Finally, he contracted a serious illness and was certain to die. Having observed his bad deeds during his life and his grave illness in his last moments, the head priest felt pity toward this shameful priest and decided to grant him the precepts.

As soon as the bad priest received the precepts, he rose from his bed, felt easy in his sickness, and gained the correct faith. He washed his hands and mouth, joined his palms, and recited the chapter of Juryō single-mindedly.

As he recited the last two verses of the chapter saying that one could enter the path to enlightenment and instantly become a Buddha, he completed the chapter and passed away with a serene mind. (Page 98)