Benefits of the View of Three Streams
The view of the three streams seems to be a framework with several benefits.
The three streams (see previous posting) is deepening familiarity with ourselves as (a) human self, (b) Big Mind, and (c) interaction between the two.
Some of the benefits of this view includes...
(i) It shows clearly that it is all a process of exploration, deepening and clarification. It does not stop anywhere, and does not begin with an awakening as Big Mind.
(ii) It allows for a multitude of sequences. It is not prescriptive in terms of phases, and allows for the myriad of sequences we see out in the real world in terms of the awakening process.
(iii) It seems to fit with the view and approaches of many (all?) traditions, including Buddhism and Christianity.
(iv) It is very simple, and can be complexified and filled in as far as anyone would like to take it. It can serve as a simple framework for many other outlines and views, including but not limited to the five phases of Tozan & Underhill.