The enlightenment has different names, In Indian Buddhism it is known as Bodhi or Nirvana, Satori in Zen Buddhism. Nirvana is when Buddhist gets to know about the truths of life. After attaining nirvana the Buddhist is not born again. According to the Buddhists a person can become enlightened by following the middle way. He/she shouldn't be too extreme in the way of living(Not an luxurious life not the harsh life). Buddha achieved the enlightenment when he was sitting beneath a tree and meditating.