Torei: I will start with the lineage of our school, and some details pertaining to it.

Daibi Comment: Master Torei shows up the affinity links (Innen) behind the continued inheritance of our school. Its purpose is seen in the verse,

‘A special transmission outside the teachings,

Not depending on the written word,

Directly pointing to the human heart,

Seeing into its nature, and becoming Buddha.’

It is also said that in the historical transmission of the Heart Seal, all patriarchs had the Single eye of the School.

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In this podcast is discussed:

• The relevance of the lineage for authenticity and faith in the practice.
• What is an affinity link?
• The importance of becoming aware of the impact of the past and the present circumstances on who we are and what we will become in the future
• How genuine insight is tested by comparison with the tradition of extant teachings.