Errant teachings - on self, letting go, and suffering

It is a misconception in that it is part of but not the whole truth to say the following:

• Teaching: Just let go, stop thinking or reading, and you will awaken
• Truth: Striving, giving full effort will bring us to the point where letting go occurs.
• Teaching: Every human being suffers
• Truth: personal suffering can and does end. Humanity as a whole suffers.
• Teaching: The self doesn't exist 
• Truth: The self doesn't exist as separate.

Can science define consciousness?

"Consciousness" by filmmaker Gregory Alsbury 2005, is a 5-DVD series interviewing 20 experts in various fields such as neuroscience, cognitive science, psychology,

Ist it really possible to be free of suffering?

Yes. All the great masters, and a number of spiritual teachers say yes. No, too many Dharma seekers, and some "awakened" spiritual teachers say no.

What is reality for you?

A question that must be answered for oneself...directly and experientially? Consider...
A DVD series of scientific discussions on consciousness and the nature of reality.

How many reasons to be on a spiritual path?

Three reasons: 1) To find freedom from suffering; 2) to find the deepest truth; 3) to be of service to others. Do in fact, all come from a common arising of suffering?