Well, that makes sense to me. It is difficult to imagine how this could be any where even in the same league, let alone ball park as a home study course.
This level is so much more about spirit, soul, love and compassion. There are techniques, but important as they are, the spiritual stuff is more important.
I am sure that Master Lin envisions a day (as do many of us students) when more people can teach these higher levels so they can spread to other parts of the world to people who might afford the course, but not in addition to the travel expenses.
Meanwhile, for those who can afford the whole package-- tution, travel and accommodations, I cannot recommend this enough. We had one person there from London, England and one couple from London, Ontario (Canada), in addition to a few of us from Californa, Colorado, etc. If you are serious about healing, and with love in your heart, this training is worth many thousands of dollars. Really.
I am looking forward to Level Four, maybe next year, and possibly also Level One teacher certification training, heaven willing.