r/enlightenment is a subreddit with 234k members. The community frequently discusses enlightenment, mind, people, ego, and truth, and they frequently recommend/review spiritual books, and the most common flair used is discussion, personal experience, open question, quote/picture, and yoga.
What is enlightenment and what brings enlightenment? This subreddit is for thought-provoking discussion around the idea and experience of Enlightenment.
Popular Topics in r/enlightenment
#1
Enlightenment
8 posts
#2
Mind
4 posts
#3
People
3 posts
#4
Ego
3 posts
#5
Truth
3 posts
#6
Tired
2 posts
#7
Struggling
2 posts
#8
Suicide
2 posts
#9
Video
2 posts
#10
Transcript
2 posts
Products Discussed in r/enlightenment
Spiritual Books
19 reviews
#1
C.S. Lewis
4.5★ from 2 reviews
#2
Eckhart Tolle
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#3
Hermann Hesse
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/enlightenment
#1
Discussion
: "You are the light of the world"
26 posts
#2
Personal Experience
: "Anyone experience a dark night of the soul?"
12 posts
#3
Open Question
: "What single concept, "rabbit hole", or realization expanded your perception and how does it give you an edge today?:)"
9 posts
#4
Quote/Picture
: "Fun is not a trophy you buy with struggle"
7 posts
#5
Yoga
: "You may become enlightened through meditation but selfless service is the gateway to being appointed a universal authority. (Image below is a visual representation of my philosophy.)"
4 posts
#6
Zen
: "You can not understand the Truth by some practice or idea or technique. You have to see in the now- wherever you are – sad, happy, embarrassed, angry, pleased, grieved, confused."
3 posts
#7
Video
: "Jiang Xueqin interview at 1:30:25 explains his view on IQ, failure, his depression finding meaning in life and love, success..."
3 posts
#8
Comparative Discussion
: "Embodied Human Transformation"
2 posts
#9
Advaita Vedānta
: "The Celestial Invitation: Śaṅkara and Zhongli Quan on Advancement Beyond Human Power"
1 post
Member Growth in r/enlightenment
Yearly
+81k members(52.6%)
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Last updated: August 11, 2026