None of this matters that is correct. These are the tedious attempts at chasing understanding of something you can't chase to understand.
You either do it and carry on, or you don't do it and carry on.
There is no "better" no "worst" no "best" or "greatest knowledge" in regards to sitting and meditating.

You simply either do or don't and the understanding you come to will be your own reckoning each and every time.

Pomp, ceremony, lineage etc. None of that matters in context and in relation to Chan and if that is the pursuit, enjoy it.