333-1984- Buddhism in daily life

1984


The novel by the English writer George Orwell appeared in 1949,
and quickly became a work of wide-ranging significance.


It depicts the life of Winston Smith in a total surveillance
state. His world was divided into three great powers, which were
enemies of each other. The protagonist lived in the "English
part", the "Landing Field 1″.


Through a new language ("Neusprech") the population was
suppressed, people were controlled and bugged with constantly
running "Televisors".


Obscure enemies of the state justified the necessity of a
"Ministry of Truth", the omnipresent propaganda permanently
brought phrases like "war is peace", "ignorance is strength" and
"freedom is slavery" among the citizens.


As a young man, the book "1984" had a great impact on me; the
very idea of having to live the way Winston Smith had to filled
me with unease. In retrospect, I think it is possible that this
very book made me receptive to the philosophy of Buddha.


Those who follow the Buddha's teachings know (or can figure) that
everything is already written, the evolution of our society,
personal circumstances and goals, life as a whole. So it is also
already determined whether the individual sets out on the journey
to "enlightenment" or not, whether he arrives at the destination
or not, whether he can "free himself" from all circumstances that
"cover" his life or not.


In my opinion there would be only one way out of the apocalyptic
scenarios of George Orwell, the way of Buddha. A Buddhist
worldview shows us the reality behind the scenes, as the
connections are true, the gateless gate is finally open to the
awakened people.


After harsh torture and brainwashing, Winston Smith had
internalized the principle of government, he now lived for the
doctrine of the state, he even eagerly awaited his own execution.


I can recommend every follower of the Buddhist doctrine to read
the book "1984" once. What would the historical Buddha have done
if he had lived in such a world, if he had been the protagonist
of "1984"?


Freedom is the right to tell others what they do not want to
hear.


- George Orwell - English writer - 1903 to 1950


Being in the minority, even in the minority of one, didn't make
you crazy. There was truth and there was untruth, and if you
clung to the truth, even against the whole world, you were not
crazy.


- George Orwell - English writer - 1903 to 1950


All propaganda lies, even if someone tells the truth.


- George Orwell - English writer - 1903 to 1950


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