We’re told Buddha said anyone can achieve enlightenment by personal effort …
From the enlightenment of the mystic experiences given to me I can only repeat that Reality is the only power able to reveal Itself to you. You cannot do it yourself on demand.
There is only one way to enlightenment – experience of enlightenment! Only Reality Itself can give you that.
No amount of human mind stuff – morality, ethics, worship, education, charity or goodwill – seems to qualify humans to receive Reality’s revelation of Itself.
However, if you are truly ready, or despite yourself, able to submit whatever you believe yourself to be to Reality, then you can always ask for enlightenment.
Based on my experiences you may even be given it anyway – suddenly, spontaneously.
When It sees fit, Reality will infuse you with enlightenment of Its creative, revolutionary purpose and your part in it.
Are you truly disgorged and ready?
Caution: Nothing written here implies you should act in any way other than the way you and only you are ready for the human and spiritual consequences of being awakened by Reality.
All Is Well.
Mystical Experiences of Reality 