dali48 and playing chess and stopping smoking as a sports student in Tübingen in the 70s etc.
Pamuk's vision of the city (Istanbul) is as special as the Dublin of James Joyce or the Gdansk of Günther Grass ...
Pamuk was quoted in a Swiss newspaper as saying that "30,000 Kurds and 1 million Armenians were killed in these countries, and nobody but me dares to talk about it." - As a result, Pamuk's books were burned (see book burning in 1933 etc. - d.48) at a nationalist demonstration ...
Pamuk was referring to the killings by Ottoman Empire forces of thousands of Armenians in 1915-1917. Turkey does not contest the deaths, but denies that it could be called “genocide.” The “30,000” Kurdish deaths refers to those killed since 1984 in the conflict between Turkish forces and Kurdish separatists.02.09.2005
In his acceptance speech for the prize, Pamuk said that the inciting anti-Turkish feelings in Europe is due to an anti-European and indiscriminate nationalism in Turkey. - The charges against Pamuk was dropped in January 2006 ...
After all, nothing can be so amazing as life! - Besides writing, the only consolation!
Rather than trying to create the illusion that art is life, - he prefers to emphasize the kind of existence in the novel, - and its insertion in the life - as an artifact, a product of the human mind, a reaction of human intelligence, in search of meaning, to the challenges of life with its neutral complexity of infinity and chaos ... (O. Pamuk, Private View)
Pamuk wanted to be a painter, and when he was 16, he set himself the task to copy Persian miniatures. - He once said that he wanted to paint Istanbul as Pissarro and Utrillo had done it ... (G. Brown, for the Nobel Prize Org.)
see dali48 and "I think - therefore I am" etc. (Descartes), see The motto "I buy, so I am" (M. Fox)
"As long as humans think that animals do not feel, animals must feel that humans do not think." " - author unknown
see dali48 and nearly being touched by a low flying swift at lake Unterbacher near Erkrath, 8/1983 till 5/2010
Each day is our whole life - from sunrise to sunset etc… (dali48)
see dali48 and "Zen finds religion in the daily activities." (I-tuan), see Does Zen believe in a soul? - However, the Buddha taught that there are no such things as a permanent Self or Soul which can be reincarnated or reborn after death (Rahula, 1974: page 3). The Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh believes there is no reincarnation in Buddhism (Miller, 2012).
see What is a Zen spirit? - Zen is defined as a state of calm where actions are guided by intuition rather than by conscious effort. The term comes from the Japanese pronunciation of the Chinese word Chan – with roots to the Indian practice of thinking and meditating known as Dhyana.
see What is the psychology of Zen? - Zen is experiential, not didactic. Enlightenment relies heavily on intuition, metaphor, and poetry. The master can point in the general direction toward wisdom, but each person must find their own personal path.19.03.2022
see Is Zen ok for Christians? - Because they are not on the same plane, Zen and Christianity do not conflict. Graham in his book, Zen Catholicism also points out that there is no harm in applying Zen insights into Catholicism.
see Does Zen believe in afterlife? - In Zen, Life and Death are one, a continuum, and they are not separated and there is no dividing line between them (as, indeed, there is actually no dividing line between anything, there only seems to be – divisions are arbitrary and made to enable us to function in the finite world, what Zen calls 'the world of form') ...10.03.2014
see How does Zen affect life? - Zen meditation reduces stress and anxiety by promoting relaxation and deep-breathing techniques. It helps people to manage their emotions, gain clarity of mind and experience deep peace and emotional well-being. The practice halts constant intrusive thoughts.09.05.2024
see What makes a person Zen? - They don't let stress, anger, or frustration get the better of them. According to the Cambridge Dictionary, the word “zen” refers to a person's ability to remain calm and relaxed in the face of difficulties and not worry about things out of their control.27.02.2021
see Is Zen good for Mental Health? - Meditation and mindfulness practices like Zen Therapy have also been shown to have a variety of other positive effects, both mentally and physically, such as promoting feelings of calmness, improving sleep and immune function, reducing feelings of stress and increasing self-awareness.09.11.2022
Let go of something you like, and realize how fleeting it is by living without it... (Ayya Khema)
Buddha realized that all living beings suffer because they desire and cling ... - Peace is an inner attitude to life that consists of letting go and renunciation (see e.g. nuns & monks etc. - d.48) ... (Buddha)
„Das Leben im Daseinskreislauf ist leidvoll: Geburt ist Leiden, Altern ist Leiden, Krankheit ist Leiden, Tod ist Leiden; Kummer, Lamentieren, Schmerz und Verzweiflung sind Leiden." (Buddha)
see dali48 and own experiences and reading & writing about Kübler-Ross, Moody, NDE, LAL etc.
Hands that help are holier than lips that pray! (Robert Green Ingersoll)
see dali48 and UBI & ground pension since 2008, and inflation compensation etc.
see dali48 and Climate Change since Copenhagen 2009 etc. - "Uncontrolled capitalism is producing evil - as bees are producing honey" etc.
see dali48 and reading & writing about peace etc. - see e.g. Zen and Buddhism & Peace & Dalai Lama, Thich Nhat Hanh, Ayya Khema etc, and St Nicholas, St Hildegard, St Francis etc. (dali48)
May "God" bless you! - see dali48 and may the Saints & Guardian Angels bless you etc.!
see dali48 and eating less meat, and more fruits & veggies since the 80s etc.
see dali48 and reading & writing about chick shredding, and buying Free range eggs etc.
Homeopathy of S. Hahnemann (ca. 200 years old) should be updated, - i.e. for me more Mother tincture & less medicine shaking, and why is there no homeopathic vaccination? - see "similibus" principle etc. (dali48)
see dali48 and "I hope that Biontech (formerly in Mainz, now in London) & #mRNA #vaccines etc. - will develop a vaccination against cancer etc."
see dali48 and Vollgeld-Initiative & Basic Income in Europe etc. - instead of Banking Crisis 2008 etc.
I also like weeping willow trees - e.g. when I was on camping vacation in the 80s in France & Spain, I had my lunch (fish soup) under such a tree (that was like a tent) in the park of Bordeaux etc. (dali48)
see dali48 and "flora & fauna" since ca. 2000, and deforestation instead of planting trees etc
see dali48 and trees and "flora & fauna" and healthy air etc..
see dali48 and Bread - instead of fire-works harming animals, pets etc.
see dali48 and Democracy & human rights & gender justice etc.
"Respect for life - should be the only religion in the world!" - "Religion is a journey inside - and meditation is the way there." ... (Osho)
see dali48 and health and suitable shoes (see e.g. Canles etc. - d.48) & foot hygiene etc.
see dali48 and “If the Trees disappeared off the face of the earth - mankind would only have little left to live healthy,” see e.g. Amazonas forest, Indonesia
siehe dali48 und "Wie viel Wald verliert Deutschland aktuell pro Jahr? - Die Ergebnisse sind alarmierend: Von Januar 2018 bis einschließlich April 2021 wurden in Deutschland auf rund 501.000 Hektar Fläche Baumverluste verzeichnet. Der Verlust entspricht fast fünf Prozent der gesamten Waldfläche und ist damit erheblich höher als bisher angenommen. 21.02.2022"
see e.g. @CGShanghaiAir Shanghai - 2023-03-06 4PM - PM2.5 - 103 AQI - Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups ... etc.
siehe z.B. Air quality in Mönchengladbach etc.
see dali48 and trees & photo synthesis and fresh air and health and cooling and biodiversity etc.
see dali48 and "flora & fauna" and reforesting etc.
siehe „Eine Gesellschaft ohne Gott, ist wie eine gut organisierte Räuberbande“, hat Papst Benedikt den Bundestagsabgeordneten ins Stammbuch geschrieben (see e.g. Cum-Ex etc. - d.48)
see dali48 and demand for the repayment of 300 euros of self-approved inflation compensation for politicians at the taxpayer's expense etc.
see dali48 and demand for the repayment of 300 euros of self-approved inflation compensation for politicians at the taxpayer's expense etc.
see dali48 and health and herbs (see e.g. M. Mességué), and e.g. kidney-tea, gastrointestinal tea, tea for colds etc.
see dali48 and "Words have no direct reference to life, are only a pale echo or image of something that itself is no longer there" ... (D. T. Suzuki)
see dali48's mother Gabriele and playing piano in Steinbach in the 50s, see dali48 and playing piano for 1 year with Mrs Kirsch in SHA in the 50s, and Christmas songs with Mrs Takahashi in Erkrath in the 80s
see dali48 and reading about money & war, - and feeding the poor & birds etc.
In Armut lebt: Jeder 3. Student & 5. Rentner, Wer kein „Entlastungspaket“ bekommt: Studierende, Rentner ohne Grundrente, Kranke, https://pic.twitter.com/RUv88KaLbx
see dali48 & for UBI since 2008 & #ClimateEmergency 2022 & for alternative energy as e.g. wind power & solar energy and solar-
lamp, roof, panel, cooker, window solar-foil etc. since the 70s as a student in Tübingen etc.
see dali48 and writing Tagebuch 2008 + 2009, diary3 (2010) in Erkrath, ediary4+5 (2011+2012), Collection of ediary6-12 (2013-2019) in Wickrath etc.
see dali48 and started cycling in the 1950s at the age of 4.5 in Steinbach, cycled to the St. Michael high school in SHA in the 1960s, cycled on the motorway near Freiburg on car-free Sunday during the 1973 oil crisis, 1978 cycling by tricycle to the grocery store on Kyushu in Japan, cycling in Erkrath, and around Lake Unterbach, along the Rhine in Düsseldorf and Cologne etc., 8/1983 - 5/2010, cycling by his folding-bike in Amsterdam 1998, cycling in Wickrath since 6/2010 etc. - and no own car since ca. 2004 etc.
28.01.2008 - Interpretation by dali48 + update
I do not know why I write (I write because I was so sick that I could do nothing more than give private tuition at home, see 8/1983 - 5/2010, and I read countless books and tried many alternative therapies to cure my diseases - because no doctor could help me etc. - d.48), but it makes me definitely a good feeling! ...
Most of the time there is the urge to be alone in a room - that's why I write! ...
Literature is about maintaining your childishness all your life - to keep alive the child that lives in you! ... (O. Pamuk, Banquet Sp. 2006)
I do not know why I write (I write because I was so sick that I could do nothing more than give private tuition at home, see 8/1983 - 5/2010, and I read countless books and tried many alternative therapies to cure my diseases - because no doctor could help me etc. - d.48), but it makes me definitely a good feeling! ...
Most of the time there is the urge to be alone in a room - that's why I write! ...
Literature is about maintaining your childishness all your life - to keep alive the child that lives in you! ... (O. Pamuk, Banquet Sp. 2006)
Übersicht mit KI
Maintaining "childishness" throughout life can refer to either embracing childlike qualities like curiosity and playfulness, or exhibiting immature behaviors that are inappropriate for one's age. While the former can be beneficial for mental health and creativity, the latter can lead to negative consequences in personal and professional life.
When Arthur Miller and Harold Pinter visited Turkey in 1985 - Pamuk was one of their leaders. The trip was arranged by PEN in conjunction with the Helsinki Watch Committee ...
When Arthur Miller and Harold Pinter visited Turkey in 1985 - Pamuk was one of their leaders. The trip was arranged by PEN in conjunction with the Helsinki Watch Committee ...
Übersicht mit KI
No, Orhan Pamuk was not a "leader" for Arthur Miller and Harold Pinter during their 1985 visit to Turkey, but he did act as their translator and guide. He accompanied them as they investigated the situation of imprisoned peace activists on behalf of PEN International. Pamuk was a young, up-and-coming writer at the time, and this experience marked a significant moment in his early engagement with issues of freedom of expression.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Visit's Purpose:
Miller and Pinter traveled to Turkey to assess the state of human rights and the treatment of writers, journalists, and publishers following the 1980 military coup.
Pamuk's Role:
Pamuk, who was already involved with Turkish PEN, met them at the airport and served as their translator and guide throughout their visit.
Impact on Pamuk:
The experience had a profound impact on Pamuk, solidifying his commitment to free speech and leading him to publicly speak out on these issues in later years.
Significant Trip:
This visit was a pivotal moment for both Miller and Pinter, as well as for Pamuk, who would later become a Nobel laureate and a leading voice for freedom of expression.
Helsinki Watch - Wikipedia
Since its inception, it has produced several other watch committees dedicated to monitoring human rights in other parts of the world. In 1988, Helsinki Watch and ...
Pamuk's vision of the city (Istanbul) is as special as the Dublin of James Joyce or the Gdansk of Günther Grass ...
Übersicht mit KI
Orhan Pamuk's portrayal of Istanbul in his works is often compared to James Joyce's Dublin or Günter Grass's Gdansk, meaning that his vision of the city is deeply personal, richly detailed, and central to the narrative. Like Joyce and Grass, Pamuk uses the city as a character, exploring its history, culture, and the lives of its inhabitants, creating a strong sense of place that resonates with readers.
Pamuk's Istanbul is not just a setting but a central element of his storytelling, often reflecting the city's melancholic atmosphere and its complex relationship with modernity and tradition. His works explore themes of cultural identity, memory, and the impact of historical change on individual lives.
Here's why the comparison to Joyce and Grass is apt:
Personal and Intimate:
Pamuk, like Joyce and Grass, imbues his city with a sense of personal history and experience. His characters are shaped by the city, and their stories intertwine with its urban landscape.
Detailed and Evocative:
Pamuk's descriptions of Istanbul are vivid and sensory, drawing the reader into the sights, sounds, and smells of the city. He captures the essence of the city's unique atmosphere, including its melancholic beauty.
Reflective of Cultural Identity:
Pamuk's work explores the tension between tradition and modernity, the clash between East and West, and the search for identity in a rapidly changing world, mirroring the experiences of his characters and the city itself.
Central to Narrative:
Just as Dublin is inseparable from Joyce's stories and Gdansk from Grass's, Istanbul is woven into the fabric of Pamuk's narratives, influencing the plot, characters, and themes.
Pamuk was quoted in a Swiss newspaper as saying that "30,000 Kurds and 1 million Armenians were killed in these countries, and nobody but me dares to talk about it." - As a result, Pamuk's books were burned (see book burning in 1933 etc. - d.48) at a nationalist demonstration ...
In his acceptance speech for the prize, Pamuk said that the inciting anti-Turkish feelings in Europe is due to an anti-European and indiscriminate nationalism in Turkey. - The charges against Pamuk was dropped in January 2006 ...
After all, nothing can be so amazing as life! - Besides writing, the only consolation!
Übersicht mit KI
The sentiment "nothing can be so amazing as life!" expresses a deep appreciation for the preciousness and wonder of existence. It suggests that life itself, in all its complexity and experiences, is the most remarkable and awe-inspiring thing one can encounter.
This feeling can stem from various sources, including:
Appreciation for the small things:
Recognizing the beauty in everyday moments, nature, human connection, or personal growth can lead to a sense of wonder about life.
Overcoming adversity:
Having faced challenges and emerged stronger can foster a profound appreciation for the simple fact of being alive.
Philosophical reflection:
Contemplating the vastness of the universe and the miracle of consciousness can evoke a sense of awe and gratitude for the gift of life.
Personal fulfillment:
Finding joy and meaning in one's passions, relationships, and contributions to the world can fuel this feeling of amazement.
Essentially, the statement highlights a perspective that values life's experiences, both positive and negative, as inherently amazing and worth cherishing.
Rather than trying to create the illusion that art is life, - he prefers to emphasize the kind of existence in the novel, - and its insertion in the life - as an artifact, a product of the human mind, a reaction of human intelligence, in search of meaning, to the challenges of life with its neutral complexity of infinity and chaos ... (O. Pamuk, Private View)
Übersicht mit KI
Life, as it appears, is a complex dance between order and chaos, a constant interplay of predictable patterns and unpredictable events. This dynamic is explored through the lens of complexity theory, which suggests that seemingly random occurrences can arise from underlying deterministic systems. Understanding this interplay is crucial for navigating the complexities of existence and finding meaning within it.
Complexity Theory and Chaos:
Complexity Theory:
This field studies systems with many interacting components, where the overall behavior emerges from the interactions rather than from individual components alone, according to the book \"Complexity: Life at the Edge of Chaos\".
Chaos Theory:
Often associated with complexity, chaos theory describes systems where small changes in initial conditions can lead to drastically different outcomes over time, according to Marquette University.
Emergence:
Complex systems exhibit emergent properties, where new characteristics arise at the macroscopic level that are not predictable from the behavior of individual components.
Order from Chaos:
While seemingly random, chaos can also be a source of order and new structures, as seen in natural systems like evolution.
Life's Complexity and Meaning:
Interconnectedness:
Life is inherently interconnected, with events and systems influencing each other in intricate ways.
Unpredictability:
The future is not predetermined, and unexpected events can significantly impact our lives.
Finding Meaning:
Despite the inherent complexity and chaos, individuals can find meaning by embracing uncertainty, adapting to change, and finding purpose within the interconnectedness of life, according to some online discussions.
Spiritual Perspectives:
Some philosophies, like Hinduism and Buddhism, view life as part of a cyclical process of birth, death, and rebirth, with the ultimate goal of liberation from this cycle.
In essence, life with its complexity and chaos is not a random jumble, but a dynamic system with underlying patterns and emergent properties. Understanding these principles can help individuals navigate life's challenges, find meaning in the face of uncertainty, and appreciate the interconnectedness of all things.
Pamuk wanted to be a painter, and when he was 16, he set himself the task to copy Persian miniatures. - He once said that he wanted to paint Istanbul as Pissarro and Utrillo had done it ... (G. Brown, for the Nobel Prize Org.)
Übersicht mit KI
The statement refers to Orhan Pamuk, the Turkish novelist, who initially aspired to be a painter. He envisioned painting Istanbul in the style of Impressionist painter Camille Pissarro and early 20th-century French painter Maurice Utrillo. While he abandoned his painting aspirations, he now captures Istanbul's essence through his literary works, according to a Nobel Prize website.
Orhan Pamuk - Wikipedia
Ferit Orhan Pamuk (born 7 June 1952) is a Turkish novelist, screenwriter, academic and recipient of the 2006 Nobel Prize in Literature. One of Turkey's most ...
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