Hardcore Zen

Can Enlightenment experiences be ranked?

Do we do zazen in order to have a kensho or "enlightenment experience"?

If Zazen is good for nothing, why do it at all?

Is that the goal of Buddhist practice?

Some say it is, some say it isn't.

... or "Zazen is Annoying"

The Precepts say we shouldn't criticize other Buddhists. Why does Dogen do it all the time? Why do I?

...or is it different for some people?

Shohaku Okumura has an interesting explanation of Dogen's essay on pain.

Is it really...?