Enlightenment/The Distance between Sudden and Gradual

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Some say that Enlightenment is "sudden", as if struck by lightening, and one

is never the same. Some say that Realization takes place "gradually" and

just as the clouds evaporate and dissipate with the wind and the rain, Sun

eventually shines brightly. Both views are meaningful and may be helpful. No

perspective can embrace the Truth without a frame of reference and yet Truth

embraces all perspectives and admits no reference point. There is no point

in clinging to either the "sudden" path or the "gradual" path, and no point

in resisting clinging. Having nothing to gain or lose, the wise ones are

comfortable supporting many perspectives and do not mind inconsistencies.

 

Love to all

Harsha