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I see the problem more as Levine attempting to co-opt a lineage/tradition (Thai Forest/Aj. Chah/Jack Kornfield etc./et al) to aggrandize his ego and/or agenda.

...The problems arise, or seem to have arisen, when self-proclaimed enlightened teachers come on to the scene, and do not carry on any tradition or lineage.... Noah's website very much reminds me of the "Punk" and heavy metal Christian rock band websites....
This discussion really touches upon a number of topics that have been brought up here lately.