There is within the Zen tradition this question about whether enlightenment (whatever that is!) happens all-at-once or is a more gradual process. Soto lineage teachings tend to emphasize “gradual enlightenment,” while the Rinzai lineage accepts the possibility of “sudden enlightenment.” And at least one modern teacher ~ Adyashanti ~ whose Zen training was/is complimented by … Continue reading Zen: Gradual and Sudden Enlightenment?