The Sliding Scale of Enlightenment in the Zen Tradition

Is the enlightenment of the Buddha the same as the enlightenment of a Zen master in the 21st century? Diane Musho Hamilton, an Integral Zen Sensei, discusses the importance of understanding developmental levels or stages of consciousness and how they are applied to the Zen tradition. While describing this territory, she also points to the fact that evolution plays a large role in the look and feel of an enlightened Zen master today. And that this will continue for centuries to come as human beings evolve both in state-stages and structure-stages. How does this dialogue apply to your relationship with your spiritual teacher? If you don't have one, how might it help you select one?