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In the crowded landscape of spiritual advice, the integrity of a Dharma teachers's lineage is your most important safeguard. This article explores why an unbroken transmission—the foundation of the teachings offered by Doug Duncan and Catherine Pawasarat—guarantees the authenticity, safety, and transformative power of practice. Discover how this ancient "quality control" system protects the modern seeker from misinterpretations and ensures the wisdom they receive has been tested and realized for centuries.