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's going on? Before the yes or no, where is the deep self inquiry to understand what suffering is to oneself? The implications and need for developing this inquiry are so obvious, that  won't do it here - it is left for oral exchanges.