thanks, Hokai. Just glancing quickly at Reggie's article, I can see the distinction of the three lineages being extraordinarily helpful. It seems that the concept of lineage often holds people back from innovation (and I have a feeling this is even more the case in Tibetan Buddhism). To pull out these three different meanings of lineage - primordial, transmission, and organization lineages - I think encourages the innovation we need. When they are lumped into one it becomes more sacrilegious to talk about change.

yeah, I found David to be so down to earth, humorous and personable. I absolutely LOVED talking with him:) can't wait until we do it again:)