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SUGGESTIONS TO LIVE BY
33 JEDI TEACHINGS TAKEN FROM STAR WARS
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WRITTEN BY JEDI KIDOHDIN
http://www.jedisanctuary.org/
*Jedi believe in the Living Force.*
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1. Jedi believe in a mysterious
invisible universal energy called ‘the
Force’, also known as the 'living
Force', the 'good side', or the 'light
side'. The Force is a living spiritual
presence that surrounds us, penetrates
us, and binds all the matter in the
universe together. The Force is the
soul of all living things; it exists
everywhere. Every Jedi interprets the
Force in a slightly different way; some
as Tao or Chi type energy, and some as
a Higher Power type energy that
controls the Universe with a definite
will. In general, the Force is
considered to be a good and benevolent
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energy. Even the Jedi find it
impossible to define exactly what the
Force is, but there is no doubt about
its existence for the Jedi. Jedi
believe that Force allows people to
have free will and choice, but that
destiny also plays a part in their
lives. Jedi talk about the ways of
Force, and the will of the Force, but
the Force and its workings are declared
to be a mystery. Strange and hard to
understand are the ways of the Force!
Jedi believe that the Force is with
them throughout their lives and that it
helps them both now, and beyond this
life. The Force is with us always.
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References:
Obi-Wan: “The Force is what gives a
Jedi his power. It’s an
energy field created by all living
things. It surrounds us, and penetrates
us; it binds the galaxy together.” –
Episode IV
Yoda: “For my ally is the Force and a
powerful ally it is. Life creates it,
makes it grow. Its energy surrounds us
and binds us.” –Episode V
Yoda: “A Jedi’s strength flows from the
Force.” -Episode V
Obi-Wan: “The Force can have a strong
influence on the
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weak-minded.” –Episode IV
Obi-Wan: “I felt a great disturbance in
the Force.” - Episode IV
Luke: “You don’t believe in the Force,
do you?”
Han: “I’ve never seen anything to make
me believe there’s
One all-powerful Force controlling
everything. There’s no
mystical energy field that controls my
destiny.”-Episode IV
Qui-Gon: "Finding him was the will of
the Force... I have no doubt of that."
-Episode I
*Jedi believe that there is a dark side
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but refuse to dwell on it.”
2. Jedi believe that the dark side
exists, but refuse to dwell on it, or
follow it, or use it in any way. The
dark side is a negative energy,
also known as the ‘negative power’ or
‘dark energy’. The dark side is
considered to be evil, negative, the
opposite of good, and is never
to be followed or used by the Jedi.
Those who follow the dark side are
considered to be 'agents of evil'
according to Yoda. Negative emotions
like fear, hate, jealousy, aggression
and anger are paths to the dark side.
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References:
Obi-Wan: “Vader was seduced by the dark
side of the Force.” -Episode IV
Obi-Wan: “Only a master of evil,
Darth.” –Episode IV
Luke: “Is the dark side stronger?”
Yoda: “No, no, no. Quicker, easier,
more seductive.” –Episode V
Yoda: “That place is strong with the
dark side of the Force. A
domain of evil it is.” -Episode V
Yoda: “If once you start down the dark
path, forever will it dominate
your destiny; consume you it will as it
did Obi-Wan's apprentice."
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-Episode V
Yoda: “If you end your training now, if
you choose the quick and
easy path as Vader did, you will become
an agent of evil.” –Episode V
Obi-Wan: "This is a dangerous time for
you, when you will be
tempted by the dark side of the Force."
-Episode V
Obi-Wan: “Your father was seduced by
the dark side of the Force. He
ceased to be Anakin Skywalker and
became Darth Vader. When that
happened, the good man who was your
father was destroyed.” –Episode VI
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Obi-Wan: “He’s more machine now than
man; twisted and evil.”
–Episode VI
Yoda: "The Dark Side clouds everything.
Impossible to see, the future is."
-Episode II
Yoda: “Joined the dark side Dooku has.
Lies, deceit, creating mistrust, are
his ways now.” –Episode II
Anakin: “They think inwards, only about
themselves.”(Sith) –Episode III
Yoda: “Twisted by the dark side young
Skywalker has become.
The boy you trained, gone he is.
Consumed by Darth Vader.” –Episode III
Obi-Wan: “Padme, Anakin has turned to
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the dark side.” -Episode III
Obi-Wan: “You have allowed this dark
lord to twist your mind,
until now you have become the very
thing you swore to destroy.”
-Episode III
Obi-Wan: “Anakin, Chancellor Palpatine
is evil.” –Episode III
*Jedi serve the Living Force.*
3. Jedi serve the Living Force and
never serve the dark side, in any way,
shape or form. Jedi are serious about
their service to the Force, and are not
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thrill seekers or adventure
seekers. They are serious about
following the Jedi teachings in their
own lives, because the Jedi teachings
lead to personal growth, and help them
to be conscious of their connection to
the Living Force, which is within.
References:
Obi-Wan: “You’ve made a commitment to
the Jedi Order,
a commitment not easily broken.”
Episode II
Padme: "It must be difficult having
sworn your life to the Jedi."
-Episode II
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Yoda: "A Jedi must have the deepest
commitment, hmm?
The most serious mind." -Episode V
Yoda: "Adventure. Ha! Excitement. Ha! A
Jedi craves
not these things." -Episode V
Luke: "Never. I'll never turn to the
dark side. You
failed your Highness." -Episode VI
Yoda: "My ally is the Force, and a
powerful ally it is."
-Episode V
*Certain Jedi are stronger with the
Force than others.*
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4. Jedi, in general, are individuals
who are strong with the Force. The
Force is with them. However, the Jedi
believe that the Force is extra strong
in certain Jedi, much more so than in
others.
Sometimes this is passed down through
the family, like in the Skywalker
family for example. Yoda was also extra
strong with the Force. Someone who is
extra strong with the Force will
succeed against the odds, and this
stands out; things will go unusually
right for them. They can succeed where
normal people fail. Extra strong Force
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individuals seem invincible; they are
natural heroes and leaders.
References:
Ki-Adi-Mundi: "The Force is strong with
him." -Episode I
Darth Vader: "The Force is strong with
this one." -Episode IV
Luke: "The Force is strong in my
family. My father has it.
I have it and my sister has it."
-Episode VI
Darth Vader: "Obi-Wan is here. The
Force is with him." -Episode IV
Darth Vader: "The Force is with you,
young Skywalker." -Episode V
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Yoda: "Luke, the Force runs strong in
your family." -Episode VI
*Jedi live in the present moment.*
5. Jedi live in the here and now, and
don't have
stress about the future or the past.
Jedi focus on the present moment. This
isn't as easy as it might seem because
the mind always rushes to the future or
past and doesn't seem to be content
with the present moment. Contact with
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the Living Force always occurs in the
present moment. The mind is our tool,
and we need to stop the incessant
thinking and mental chatter that comes
from the mind in order to be conscious
of the
present moment, and to live in the
present moment.
We need to control the mind, and not
let the mind control us.
References:
Qui-Gon: "Keep your concentration here
and now where
it belongs."
Obi-Wan: "Master Yoda says I should be
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mindful of the
future."
Qui-Gon: "But not at the expense of the
moment."
-Episode I
Qui-Gon: "Concentrate on the moment."
-Episode I
Yoda: "This one a long time have I
watched. All his
life has he looked away to the future,
to the horizon.
Never his mind on where he was. Hmm?
What he was
doing. Hmph." -Episode V
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334ewrd
*Jedi can feel the Force.*
6. Jedi are Force sensitive people, and
are experts at feeling energy. Jedi can
feel the Force, because the Force is
within them. They can feel the Force
flowing through them, and around them,
and outside of them in other living
creatures too. Our senses and our
scattered minds can block us from
feeling the Force, but its always
there. Jedi are equally sensitive to
dark energy or negative energy, and
know how to avoid it and to protect
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themselves from it.
References:
Yoda: "You must feel the Force around
you." -Episode V
Obi-Wan: "I felt a great disturbance in
the Force, as if millions of voices
suddenly cried out in terror and were
suddenly
silenced. I fear something terrible has
happened. -Episode IV
Obi-Wan: "Remember, a Jedi can feel the
Force flowing
through him." -Episode IV
Yoda: "Reach out. Sense the Force
around you." -Episode II
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Obi-Wan: "Stretch out with your
feelings." -Episode IV
Luke: "There's something not right
here. I feel cold,..death."
Yoda: "That place is strong with the
dark side of the Force.
A domain of evil it is." -Episode V
Qui-Gon: "Be wary. I sense a
disturbance in the Force."
Obi-Wan: "I feel it also, Master."
Episode I
Luke: "But I can help them. I feel the
Force." -Episode V
*Jedi trust their feelings or
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intuitions.*
7. Jedi are a 'feeling people' and
believe in using and trusting their
feelings and intuition. Jedi are
intuitive and are in touch with the
core of their being. Jedi can access
this "inner knowledge" that seems to
come from their Tan Tien, Hara, or
belly center. It’s also known as the
‘Gut Feeling’. There are many examples
of this in the Episodes.
References:
Obi-Wan: “This time let go of your
conscious self and
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act on instinct.” –Episode IV
Obi-Wan: “Your eyes can deceive you.
Don’t trust them.” – Episode IV
Luke: “You know I did feel something. I
could almost
see the remote.”
Obi-Wan: “That’s good. You’ve taken
your first step
into a larger world.” Episode IV
Obi-Wan: "Trust your feelings, Luke."
-Episode IV
Frequent Quote: "I have a bad feeling
about this." - All Episodes
Qui-Gon: "Feel, don't think. Use your
instincts."
-Episode I (advice to Anakin before the
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Pod Race)
Yoda: "Use your feelings, you must."
-Episode II
Yoda: "Use your feelings, Obi-Wan, and
find him you will." -Episode III
Qui-Gon: "Don't worry. The Force will
guide us." -Episode I
Han: “I’m sure Luke wasn’t on that
thing when it blew.”
Leia: “He wasn’t. I can feel it.” –
Episode VI
Shmi: "What does your heart tell you?"
-Episode I
Obi-Wan: “Once you start to trust your
inner self,
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there’ll be no stopping you.” -Star
Wars; A New Hope, the book,
Chapter VIII
*Jedi practice meditation to achieve a
calm mind.*
8. Meditation is clearly a part of the
Jedi lifestyle. A Jedi needs to
consciously experience the Force, and
meditation is a time tested method to
accomplish this. Meditation helps us to
begin to understand the Force. Jedi
believe that a calm mind can be
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achieved through meditation and
contemplation. Jedi need to meditate
often in order to clear their minds.
Our minds, like sponges, get
contaminated from the world, and need
to be cleaned out daily. We even absorb
things from those who are around us,
and from our environments, the food we
eat, etc. so it's important to keep a
calm, focused, clear mind and to
meditate daily.
Jedi should seek instruction from a
trained meditation teacher before they
proceed. When choosing a teacher or
mentor, it has to 'click' with your
feelings. Go by what your feelings say,
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not by what others say.
References:
Yoda: "Meditate on this I will."
-Episode II
Yoda: "Clear your mind must be..."
-Episode II
Yoda: "Concentrate, feel the Force
flow. Yes, good,
calm, yes." (Yoda teaching meditation
to Luke) -Episode V
Yoda: You will know. When you are calm,
at peace, passive. -Episode V
Yoda: "Control, control. You must learn
control."
(Yoda teaching meditation discipline to
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Luke) -Episode V
*Jedi practice awareness and are
mindful of their
thoughts.*
9. Jedi believe in practicing awareness
and are
mindful of their thoughts. Jedi keep
their thoughts
positive. A positive mental attitude is
healthy for
both the mind and body. This has been
documented by
science too. Jedi are mindful and watch
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their
thoughts. Not every thought that 'pops'
into our head is actually ours, since
thoughts can originate from many
sources across the Universe, and not
just from our physical brain. We have
to be able to discern the thoughts and
remove the bad ones or negative,fear-
based ones. Even the food we eat, and
things we drink can influence our
thoughts. So, we must always be mindful
of our thoughts.
References:
Obi-Wan: "Anakin, you're focusing on
the negative
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again. Be mindful of your thoughts."
-Episode II
Qui-Gon: "Don't center on your anxiety,
Obi-Wan." -Episode I
Obi-Wan: "Be mindful of your thoughts
Anakin. They'll betray you." -Episode II
*Jedi have patience.*
10. Jedi cultivate patience in their
lives. Yoda tested Luke to see if he
had patience, which he didn't at the
beginning. However, Luke learned to
have patience later on in life.
Patience has to be consciously
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developed over time. All of the Jedi
teachers stressed patience. We can all
work on developing our patience!
Remember, Jedi choose to act with
patience, and not to react with anger.
References:
Qui-Gon: "We shall have patience."
-Episode I
Qui-Gon: "Patience, my blue friend."
-Episode I
Obi-Wan: "Patience. Use the Force.
Think." -Episode II
Obi-Wan: "Be patient Luke. Stay and
watch over the
droids." – Episode IV
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Yoda: "Patience. For the Jedi it is
time to eat as
well. -Episode V
Yoda: "Patience. Soon you will be with
him."-Episode V
Yoda: "I cannot teach him. The boy has
no patience."
-Episode V
Obi-Wan: "He will learn patience."
-Episode V
Obi-Wan: "Patience! If you choose to
face Vader you
will do it alone." -Episode V
Obi-Wan: "You are no longer so reckless
now, Luke. You are
strong and patient." -Book, Return of
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the Jedi
*Jedi protect and defend the helpless.*
11. Jedi try to protect others if
possible. Jedi are peaceful warriors.
Jedi are also aware that being prepared
and trained gives them the advantage if
they do have to protect themselves and
others. Most Jedi know at least one
form of martial arts or self-defense.
Also, Jedi don't leave others behind;
Jedi go back and try to help those who
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are facing dangerous situations.
References:
Yoda: "Around the remaining Jedi, a
perimeter you will
make." -Episode II
Qui-Gon: "Your Highness, it is our
pleasure to
continue to serve and protect you."
-Episode I
Qui-Gon: "I cannot fight a war for you,
Your Highness,
only protect you." -Episode I
Palpatine: "Leave him, or we'll never
make it."
Anakin: "No. His fate will be the same
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as ours." -Episode III
Leia: "We've got to go back. I know
were Luke is." -Episode V
Anakin: "Now go, my son. Leave me."
Luke: "No, you're coming with me. I'll
not leave you
here. I've got to save you." -Episode VI
*Jedi avoid acting on dark side
emotions like fear, anger, aggression
and hate.*
12. Jedi are aware of, and avoid the 4
vices that lead to the dark side; Fear,
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Anger, Aggression, and Hate. Jealousy
and greed are also dark side emotions
to be avoided by Jedi. When it comes to
anger, Jedi choose to act with
patience,
and not to react with anger. However,
we cannot pick and choose which
emotions we are going to feel, but we
do have free will. We can't control
which emotions we will feel, but we can
always choose to control our actions.
We might feel anger
from time to time, but we don't have to
act on that feeling of anger or rage.
We don't have to react with 'road
rage', for example, if someone cuts us
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off on the highway.
If a Jedi feels one or more of these
negative emotions (fear, anger,
aggression, or hate) building up inside
of him/her, then it's a clear sign that
he/she is probably moving towards the
dark side and negativity; balance is
being lost and needs to be restored as
soon as possible. Be mindful of these
'negative emotion' warning
signs. If this happens, then its time
for some meditation to work it out. One
way to start working on it, is to first
acknowledge that you
have a dark side emotion in you, like
anger or hate, and don’t suppress the
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fact that you feel this negative
emotion; instead confess it.
(Don't suppress, confess.) Then ‘let
go’ of the dark side emotion, and
visualize it leaving you like a dark
cloud being blown away by the clean,
fresh wind. Emotional Freedom
Techniques (EFT) is also an excellent
method to help to release stored up
negative energy and emotions.
http://www.emofree.com/newcomer.htm
Next, try to focus on a positive
emotion to replace the negative
emotion. For example, compassion
instead of hatred, patience instead of
anger, humility instead of arrogance,
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trust in the Force
instead of fear, etc. Jedi are always
on the look out for dark side emotions,
and are determined 'not' to allow
negativity to take root
within their minds and lives.
References:
Yoda: "Much anger in him like his
father." -Episode V
Yoda: "But beware of the dark side.
Anger, fear, aggression;
the dark side of the Force are they.
Easily they flow, quick
to join you in a fight. If once you
start down the dark path,
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forever will it dominate your destiny;
consume you it will as it
did Obi-Wan's apprentice." -Episode V
Obi-Wan: "Luke, don't give in to hate.
That leads to the dark side."
-Episode V
Yoda: "But beware, anger, fear,
aggression; the dark side are they.
Once you start down the dark path,
forever will it dominate your
destiny." -Episode VI
Yoda: "Fear is the path to the dark
side. Fear leads to Anger.
Anger leads to Hate. Hate leads to
suffering." -Episode I
Yoda: "Attachment leads to jealousy.
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The shadow of
greed, that is." -Episode III
Mace Windu: "There is much fear that
clouds your judgment."
-Episode III (Mace Windu gave this
warning to Anakin.)
*Jedi stay physically fit for many
reasons.*
13. Jedi stay physically fit in order
to accomplish
their mission in life. Fitness is a
part of Jedi philosophy, but the level
of fitness depends on the individual.
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Yoga, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, the Martial
Arts, fencing,
jogging, swimming, biking, etc. are all
excellent ways to stay fit. Always
consult with your physician before
starting any physical fitness program.
Fitness effects your mental health and
over-all well being, so the Jedi stay
fit.
References:
Yoda: "Run! Yes. A Jedi's strength
flows from the
Force."(Yoda giving Luke physical
training on Dagobah) -Episode V
Obi-Wan: "Run, Luke. Run!" -Episode IV
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*Lightsaber dueling is the Jedi's sport
of choice.*
14. Jedi duel with lightsaber replicas
to practice living in the present
moment. It’s hard to think about the
past or the future if you are dueling
with a lightsaber! Lightsaber practice
actually has a multitude of benefits.
Dueling helps improve a Jedi’s
coordination, flexibility, and balance
because when dueling with a lightsaber,
it becomes an extension of you. It’s a
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good form of cardiovascular exercise
too. The real lightsaber only exists in
the Star Wars Universe, but for the
Jedi the lightsaber is a powerful
symbol that represents alertness,
mindfulness, agility, discipline, skill
and living in the present
moment. You don't have to duel with a
lightsaber in order to be a Jedi, but
most Jedi like to duel some. Warning:
Always wear proper eye protection when
dueling with lightsabers!
References:
Obi-Wan: “It’s your father’s
Lightsaber. This is the
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weapon of a Jedi knight; not as clumsy
or random as a
blaster. An elegant weapon for a more
civilized age.” -Episode IV
Vader: “I see you have constructed a
new Lightsaber.
Your skills are complete.” –Episode VI
Anakin: “I saw your laser sword. Only
Jedi’s carry
that kind of weapon.” -Episode I
Obi-Wan: “Next time, try not to lose
it. This weapon
is your life.” (Anakin had lost his
lightsaber.) –Episode II
Commander Cody: “Oh, by the way, I
think you’ll be
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needing this. (Obi-wan had lost his
lightsaber!) -Episode III
Obi-Wan: "If you spent as much time
practicing your
saber techniques as you did your wit,
you'd rival Master
Yoda as a swordsman."
Anakin: "I thought I already did."
-Episode II
*Jedi believe in destiny.*
15. Jedi don't believe in coincidences.
Jedi trust in the will of the Force and
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accept the fact that nothing happens by
accident. Jedi believe in destiny, and
that there is some method to what
happens in the Universe. Things happen
when they are meant to happen; there is
perfection;
nothing happens by accident. There is a
'soul-plan' for every person, but it's
hard to understand these things from
our level. Strange are the ways of the
Force!
References:
Qui-Gon: "Finding him was the will of
the Force... I
have no doubt of that." -Episode I
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Qui-Gon: "Nothing happens by accident."
-Episode I
Anakin: "Ahsoka, a very wise Jedi once
said, "Nothing
happens by accident." It is the will of
the Force that you
are at my side." -The Clone Wars Movie
Obi-Wan: "In my experience, there's no
such thing as
luck." -Episode IV
Obi-Wan: “Your destiny lies along a
different path
from mine.” -Episode IV
Obi-Wan: "You cannot escape your
Destiny. You must
face Darth Vader again." -Episode VI
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Qui-Gon: "I'm sure another situation
will present
itself." -Episode I (concerning not
having enough
money to buy parts; trusting in
destiny.)
Luke: “You mean it (the Force) controls
your actions?”
Obi-Wan: “Partially…” –Episode IV
*Jedi believe in'letting go'of their
attachments.*
16. Jedi work on 'letting go' of their
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attachments andtrain themselves on
this. The fear of loss of one's
attachments leads to the dark side, so
a 'letting go' and 'trusting in the
will of the Force' attitude needs to be
developed gradually to overcome this
fear of loss. Everything really belongs
to the Force anyhow,so we need to trust
the Force, and not be so attached to
people and possessions. We need to do
our best, and then trust the Force for
the outcome of things, even if we don't
understand it from our own level. Fear
can be overcome by 'letting go' and
trusting in the Living Force, and in
the will of the Force.
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References:
Obi-Wan: “Let go Luke.” –Episode IV
Yoda: "Attachment leads to jealousy.
The shadow of greed, that is." III
Yoda: "The fear of loss is a path to
the dark side." -Episode III
Yoda: "Train yourself to 'let go' of
everything you
fear to lose." -Episode III
Anakin: "Attachment is forbidden.
Possession is forbidden." -Episode II
Luke: "Let go of your hate." -Episode VI
Obi-Wan: “This time 'let go' of your
conscious self
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and act on instinct.” –Episode IV
*Jedi believe in life after death.*
17. Jedi believe that the soul survives
death. Jedi do not obsessively mourn
those who pass. There will
always be some mourning, and missing of
that person, which is only natural. But
Jedi avoid the extremes of mourning
that can be so debilitating, negative,
and destructive. Jedi trust the Force
to take care of our departed loved ones
and 'let go'.
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References:
Yoda: "Death is a natural part of life.
Rejoice for
those around you who transform into the
Force. Mourn
them, do not. Miss them, do not."
Episode III
Yoda: "Luminous beings are we, not this
crude matter."
-Episode V
Yoda: "One who has returned from the
netherworld of
the Force to train me, your old Master,
Qui-Gon Jinn."
-Episode III
Yoda: "Twilight is upon me and soon
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night must fall.
That is the way of things...the way of
the Force."
-Episode VI
Yoda: "Through the Force, things you
will see. Other
places, the future, the past, old
friends long gone."
-Episode V
*Jedi use the Force for good works.*
18. Jedi have special powers and are
encouraged to learn the ways of the
Force, and to use the Force, but only
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for good works like training, defense,
knowledge, and helping others who are
in need. Some of the Jedi skills are
the martial arts, telepathy, intuition,
future sensing, visions during
meditation, clairvoyance,
clairaudience, telekinesis or
psychokinesis, ESP or PSI, mind
reading, remote viewing, healing with
energy, and Jedi mind tricks.
References:
Yoda: "Pass on what you have learned."
-Episode VI
Obi-Wan: “You must learn the ways of
the Force, if you’re
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to come with me to Alderaan.” –Episode
IV
Obi-Wan: “Learn about the Force Luke.”
–Episode IV
Luke: “I want to learn the ways of the
Force, and become
a Jedi like my father.” –Episode IV
Obi-Wan: "Use the Force, Luke."
-Episode IV
Yoda: "Use the Force. Yes. Now the
stone. Feel it.
Concentrate. " (Luke uses the Force to
lift objects) -Episode V
Qui-Gon: "You must have Jedi reflexes
if you race pods." -Episode I
Qui-Gon: "He has special powers. He can
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see things before
they happen. That's why he appears to
have such quick
reflexes. It's a Jedi trait." -Episode I
Anakin: "The Jedi use their power for
good." -Episode III
Yoda: "A Jedi uses the Force for
knowledge and
defense, never for attack." -Episode V
Obi-Wan: “It (the Force) also obeys
your commands.” -Episode IV
Luke: "In time you'll learn to use it
as I have." -Episode VI
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*Jedi have compassion.*
19. Compassion is central to a Jedi's
life. We need to have love and
compassion for ourselves first and
foremost,
and then let that compassion gravitate
outwards to the whole creation. Can you
look in the mirror and say that you
deeply and completely love yourself,
exactly how you are? That you accept
yourself; that you approve of yourself?
If not, then you need to work on your
self love and compassion first. Love
and compassion are essential to being a
Jedi, so let it flow from you to
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everyone and everything.
References:
Anakin: "Compassion, which I would
define as
unconditional love is central to a
Jedi's life. So you might say that we
are encouraged to love." -Episode II
*Jedi believe in peace and justice.*
20. Jedi are the guardians of peace and
justice, so we certainly believe in
promoting them. Jedi deeply believe in
finding peaceful solutions to problems
if possible. Jedi are expert
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negotiators, and try to solve problems
without fighting. Jedi embrace justice,
which means protecting and preserving
the basic rights of others. Empathy is
important too, because without it, Jedi
can't understand how
others feel when they are injured by
injustice.
References:
Obi-Wan: "But there are alternatives to
fighting." -Episode IV
Obi-Wan: "For over a thousand
generations the Jedi
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Knights were the guardians of peace and
justice in the
Old Republic." -Episode IV
Mace Windu: "The Jedi are keepers of
the peace." -Episode II
Opening Logos: "The Supreme Chancellor
has secretly
dispatched two Jedi Knights, the
guardians of peace
and justice in the Galaxy to settle the
conflict." -Episode I
Obi-Wan: “Remember Luke, the suffering
of one man is
the suffering of all. Distances are
irrelevant to injustice.
If not stopped soon enough, evil
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eventually reaches out
to engulf all men, whether they have
opposed it or
ignored it.” -Star Wars; A New Hope,
the book, Chapter V
*Jedi are humble, and believe that they
can always work on improving
themselves.*
21. Jedi are against being arrogant and
consider arrogance to be a flaw, or
something that isundesirable. The
opposite of arrogance is humility. Jedi
embrace humility, and do not
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considerthemselves better than others.
Jedi don't claim to know it all, and
humbly believe in training and in
personal growth. Jedi never use the
Force in order to show off in public or
to impress others (pride), like Anakin
did by floating fruit in the air in
front of Padme. Jedi try to hide their
powers from public view in order to
help preserve their humility, which is
a great virtue.
References:
Obi-Wan: "His abilities have made him,
well, arrogant."
Yoda: "Yes, yes, a flaw more and more
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common
among Jedi. Too sure of themselves they
are. Even
the older, more experienced ones."
-Episode II
Anakin: "If Obi-Wan caught me doing
that, he would be
very grumpy." -Episode II (Anakin was
using the Force to
impress Padme by floating fruit in the
air. Jedi don't display
their abilities in public in order to
impress others.)
Anakin: "Sometimes we must let go of
our pride and do
what is requested of us." -Episode II
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Anakin: "Master, I've disappointed you.
I haven't been very
appreciative of your training. I've
been arrogant and I
apologize." -Episode III
"Jedi seek to 'improve themselves'
through knowledge
and training." -Jedi Creed
Luke: "But I've learned so much since
then." -Episode V
*Jedi believe in service to others, and
are selfless.*
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22. The path of the Jedi teaches us the
importance of service. There is a lot
of joy in serving others, and the Jedi
believe in volunteerism and in service.
The Jedi are role models for service
and giving. If you haven’t noticed
already, Jedi prefer to live their
lives on the contributing and serving
side, instead of always being on the
receiving
side. Why? Because that’s the way of
the Force; the Force is always giving,
giving, giving without expecting
anything back in return. The Jedi are
like this too. Here are some practical
benefits that come from serving others:
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-Service helps remove our egotistical /
egocentric thinking.
-Service diminishes the self, and helps
bring us out of our self.
-Service removes our feelings of
selfishness / self-centeredness.
-Service removes energy blockages that
might be within us.
-Service increases the flow of positive
energy within us.
-Service re-connects us with other
human beings.
Selfishness and egotism separates us
from others. We can start
a life of service by doing something
beneficial for someone else today. We
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can start by volunteering to help
people in some way, and then keep
adding on to that. Eventually, step by
step, we can get more on the
contributing side of life instead of
being on the taking side. If we keep on
trying, sooner or later the majority of
our actions will be service orientated,
instead of taking orientated.
References:
Anakin: "I think the Republic needs
you. I'm glad that you
chose to serve." -Episode II
Anakin: "The Jedi are selfless. They
only care about
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others." -Episode III
"Jedi serve others rather than rule
over them, for the
good of the galaxy." -Jedi Creed
*Jedi are devoted to their mission in
life.*
23. Jedi are devoted to accomplishing
their mission in life. Sometimes this
requires great discipline, sacrifice,
incredible focus, patience, inner
strength, and a strong sense of duty
for accomplishing the mission. But
first, a Jedi must
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determine what his/her mission will be
by deep soul searching and meditation.
You determine and choose what your
mission will be; you decide it for
yourself. Then you prioritize or decide
how important it is for you to
accomplish your mission.
References:
Yoda: "A Jedi must have the deepest
commitment." -Episode V
Obi-Wan: “What do you think Padme would
do were she in
your position?”
Anakin: “She would do her duty.” –
Episode II
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Obi-Wan: “No, they are doing their job
so we can do ours.”
(Clone pilots were getting shot down in
space battles.) –Episode III
Obi-Wan: “I will take the child and
watch over him.”
–Episode III (Obi-Wan's mission to
watch over young Luke.)
*Jedi are always mindful of the Force.*
24. Jedi are always mindful of the
Living Force. When Jedi are being
mindful of the Force, their minds are
not filled with so many distracting
thoughts, and they feel a connection to
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all things, through the Force. Our
satisfaction comes from our personal
connection to the Living Force;
material things, fame and wealth don't
bring lasting peace, happiness, and
satisfaction. Only our daily, and
conscious connection to the Living
Force brings lasting peace and
happiness. If we lose the awareness of
our connection to the Force, then we
slowly lose our happiness. Therefore,
we need to stay mindful of the Living
Force in order to
stay happy and content.
References:
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Qui-Gon: "Be mindful of the Living
Force young
Padawan." -Episode I
*Jedi work for mutual advantage or
Symbiosis.*
25. There is a connection between the
Force, and all living things. According
to Yoda, "It's energy surrounds us and
binds us." Obi-Wan also stated that,
"It surrounds us and penetrates us; it
binds the galaxy together.” We are all
connected through the Force; therefore,
Jedi believe in, and practice mutual
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Symbiosis. For Jedi, mutual Symbiosis
means to work well with, and get along
with other life forms for mutual
benefits and advantage.
Mutual Symbiosis is the way that Jedi
get things done. Jedi try to live in
harmony with those around them, and
believe in mutual trust and respect.
References:
Qui-Gon defined mutual Symbiosis as
"life forms living
together for mutual advantage."
-Episode I
Obi-Wan: "You and the Naboo form a
symbiotic circle.
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What happens to one of you will affect
the other. You
must understand this." -Episode I
"Jedi respect all life, in any form." -
Jedi Creed
*Jedi believe in the law of attraction.*
26. The law of attraction is a part of
the Jedi path. Jedi believe in the law
of attraction which is basically this:
whatever you ask for, and firmly
believe, you will receive. The Force
will bring us
whatever we continue to think about,
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even if we are
unconscious of it. This makes it
extremely important to always be aware
and mindful about what we are thinking
about, and what we are asking for.
References:
Qui-Gon: "I'm not allowed to train you,
so I want you
to watch me and be mindful. Always
remember, your
focus determines your reality."
-Episode I
Luke: All right. I'll give it a try.
Yoda: No! Try not. Do, or do not. There
is no try.
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Luke: I don't, I don't believe it.
Yoda: That is why you fail. -Episode V
Yoda: “You must unlearn what you have
learned.”-Episode V
*Jedi believe in democracy, but usually
don’t trust politicians.*
27. Jedi firmly believe in democracy,
but don’t trust politicians in general.
Jedi are cautious of politicians,
and of their many promises in order to
get elected or re-elected. Jedi are
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skeptical about the intentions of many
politicians, but also realize that
there are some good and honest
politicians in government too. For
example, Senator Padmé Amidala of
Naboo, and Senator Bail Organa of
Alderaan were politicians who cared
about and served the people they
represented. Senator Bail Organa saved
Yoda and Obi-Wan after the Jedi were
defeated, and went out of his way to
assist them. Palpatine was the extreme
opposite; he was exceptionally skilled
at manipulating and deceiving people in
order to achieve his own personal
agenda.
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References:
Obi-Wan: “Anakin, my allegiance is to
the Republic, to
democracy!” –Episode III
Obi-Wan: “And don't forget she's a
politician and they're
not to be trusted." –Episode II
Obi-Wan: “It is my experience that
senators focus only
on pleasing those who fund their
campaigns, and they’re in
no means scared of forgetting the
niceties of democracy
in order to get those funds.” –Episode
II
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Obi-Wan: “Palpatine is a politician. I
have observed that he
is very clever in following the
passions and the prejudices
of the senators.” –Episode II
Mace Windu: “Nevertheless, I feel we
should keep a closer
eye on the Senate.”
Yoda: “I agree.” –Episode II
Obi-Wan: “Anakin, our allegiance is to
the Senate, not to
its leader, who has managed to stay in
office long after his
term has expired.” –Episode III
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*Jedi believe that they need to bring
balance to the Force within, and not
wait around for a Chosen One to do it.*
28. Our minds are like filters that the
Force flows through. Think of a
strained glass window; if the glass is
dark colored, then the light passing
through that glass becomes dark. If the
glass is only slightly colored or
clear, then the light passing through
it is more clear and natural. If our
minds are negative, then the Force
flowing
through us will seem negative too; our
consciousness will seem negative and
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dark. If our minds are clear and
wholesome, then the Force flowing
through us will be clear and natural; we
will be full of goodness and light.
Jedi are responsible for balancing
their own minds, so that their minds
are clear, good, positive, wholesome,
and stay on the light side; this will
serve "to bring balance to the Force"
within us so that the
light side is dominant. Then the Force
will not be left in darkness within us.
Some of the symptoms of an individual
who is out of balance within are: dark
emotions of fear, anger, hate, and
aggression. Also jealousy, lack of
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patience, greed for
power, overly attached to things, has a
negative general outlook, and is
egocentric; only cares about their
self. This individual is definitely
moving towards the dark side and needs
to get back in balance, before its too
late. Some of the symptoms of an
individual who is in balance are:
calm, at peace, passive, not attached
to things, patience, compassion, a
positive general outlook, cares about
others, and is aware of their
connection to others. As Jedi, we
desire to stay in balance, and to stay
on the light side. "People are like
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stained glass windows: They sparkle and
shine
when the sun is out, but when the
darkness sets in, their true beauty is
revealed only if there is a light
within." -Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
References:
Mace Windu: "You refer to the prophecy
of the one who
will bring balance to the Force. You
believe it's this
boy?" -Episode I
Obi-Wan: "With all due respect Master,
is he not the
chosen one? Is he not to destroy the
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Sith and bring
balance to the Force?"
Mace Windu: "So the prophecy says."
Yoda: "A prophecy that misread could
have been."
-Episode III
Obi-Wan: "You were the chosen one. It
was said that
you would destroy the Sith, not join
them. Bring
balance to the Force, not leave it in
darkness."
-Episode III
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*Jedi train on Oneness or union with
the Living Force.*
29. The highest purpose of life is to
train on
becoming One with the Living Force.
Qui-Gon Jinn
returned from the Force to train Yoda
and Obi-Wan on how to become One with
the Force while they were still alive,
in the body, without losing their
individual consciousness. This is
considered "Immortality". Religions
call it by different names like
Enlightenment, Self Realization, or God
Realization, but it's the same thing.
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'Oneness' or union with the Force is
something that we can all slowly train
towards during our whole life.
As long as we are breathing, we need to
train on becoming One with the Living
Force, and never give up.
References:
Yoda: "Master Kenobi, wait a moment. In
your solitude
on Tattooine, training I have for you."
Obi-Wan: "Training?"
Yoda: "An old friend has learned the
path to immortality.
One who has returned from the
netherworld of the Force.
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Your old Master!"
Obi-Wan: "Qui-Gon?"
Yoda: "How to commune with him, I will
teach you."
-Episode III
George Lucas: "So Ben has managed to
keep his identity
after he became one with the Force. One
of the things he
was doing on Tatooine besides watching
over Luke was
learning how to keep his identity after
he became part of
the Force." - George Lucas Star Wars:
The Annotated Screenplays
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*Jedi believe in and are a part of the
Jedi Order.*
30. The Jedi are called an 'Order' many
times in Star Wars. The definition of
Order is : "a subdivision of a larger
religious group; a group of people
united (as by living under the
samereligious rules or by having won
the same distinction) in
some formal way." The words 'Jedi
Order' gives connotations that the Jedi
Path was something like a religion in
the Star Wars Universe. The pure and
true meaning of the word religion comes
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from the Latin word “religio” which was
derived from the Latin word “re-ligare”
or “to reconnect.” The purpose of the
Jedi teachings were “to reconnect” a
Jedi to the Force. Actually, we are
always connected to the Force, but we
have lost our conscious awareness of
this connection. Why? We have lost our
feelings of connection to the Force due
to the many distractions of the mind,
and because of the busy world, in which
we live and work. Also because we are
not being mindful of the Living Force.
References:
Obi-Wan: "You've made a commitment to
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the 'Jedi Order'
a commitment not easily broken."
-Episode II
Dooku: "Master Windu, you have fought
gallantly; worthy of
recognition in the archieves of the
'Jedi Order'." -Episode II
Obi-Wan: "You will be expelled from the
'Jedi Order'." -Episode II
Anakin: "Sometimes I wonder what's
happening to the
'Jedi Order'." -Episode III
Mace Windu: "We must move quickly if
the 'Jedi Order'
is to survive." -Episode III
Han Solo: “Hokey 'religions' and
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ancient weapons are no
match for a good blaster at your side,
kid.” –Episode IV
(Han was referring to Obi-Wan’s beliefs
as a religion.)
General Motti: “Your sad devotion to
that ancient 'religion'
has not helped you conjure up the
stolen data tapes,
or given you clairvoyance enough to
find the rebel’s hidden
fortress.” –Episode IV
Governer Tarkin: “The Jedi are extinct.
Their fire has gone
out of the Universe. You, my friend,
are all that’s left of their
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'religion'.” –Episode IV
*Jedi can see the future through the
Force.*
31. Through the Force, Jedi can see
both near term and long term future
events. Future seeing abilities are
sometimes a result of meditation. Near
term sensing is more important for the
Jedi because it is a needed survival
skill. Long term
sensing only provides pieces of the
puzzle that might give some warnings
about upcoming events. Caution must be
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taken when trying to interpret such
glimpses of the future.
References:
Obi-Wan: "But Master Yoda says I should
be mindful of the future."
-Episode I
Qui-Gon: "He can see things before they
happen. That's why he
appears to have such quick reflexes.
It's a Jedi trait." -Episode I
Yoda: "Clouded, this boy's future is.
Masked by his youth."
-Episode I
Yoda: "Careful you must be when sensing
the future, Anakin."
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- Episode III
Yoda: "Through the Force, things you
will see. Other places.
The future... the past. Old friends
long gone." -Episode V
Yoda: "It is the future you see."
Luke: "Future? Will they die?"
Yoda: "Difficult to see. Always in
motion is the future." -Episode V
*Jedi can feel disturbances in the
Force.*
32. If Jedi are mindful and are
consciously connected to the
Force, they can feel disturbances in
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the Force. Feeling Force
disturbances usually happen after there
has been some type
of disaster, and/or a loss of life.
Obi-Wan sensed it when millions
of creatures had suddenly died after
the planet Alderaan was
destroyed by the Death Star. Yoda
sensed it after Anakin had killed a
tribe of Tusken Raiders. Also Yoda
sensed it when the Jedi were being
killed after order number 66 was
issued. Being able to
feel disturbances in the Force saved
Yoda's life because he defeated the
assassination attempt on his life. Jedi
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should take heed if they feel
disturbances in the Force.
References:
Obi-Wan: "I felt a great disturbance in
the Force. As if millions of
voices suddenly cried out in terror and
were suddenly silenced.
I fear something terrible has
happened." -Episode IV
Qui-Gon: "Be wary. I sense a
disturbance in the Force."
Obi-Wan: "I feel it also, Master."
Episode I
Yoda: "Pain, suffering, death I feel.
Something terrible has happened.
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Young Skywalker is in pain, terrible
pain." -Episode II
Episode III - Visual reference: Yoda is
shown to have felt great pain
and grasped his chest when he felt that
the Jedi were being hunted
down and killed.
*Jedi have a keen sense of humor.*
33. Jedi are serious people, but they
don't take themselves too seriously.
Jedi like to make people smile and
laugh, especially in bad situations.
Jedi are always quick to crack a joke
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when they
are in danger - it helps break the
tension. Like Jedi Arion Bane once
said, "If we cannot laugh at ourselves
from time to time,
then who can we laugh at?" Jedi never
miss an opportunity for humor,
especially when its needed the most.
Master Yoda had
a great sense of humor, and so did Obi
Wan. See references below for examples.
References:
Yoda: "Lost a planet, Master Obi-Wan
has. How embarrassing... how
embarrassing..." -Episode II
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Yoda: "Looking? Found someone you have
I would say, mmm?" -Episode V
Yoda: “Awww, cannot get your ship
out...eh-he he he!" -Episode V
Yoda: "Mudhole? Slimy? My home this
is!" -Episode V
Yoda: "Yoda not far. Patience. Soon you
will be with him." -Episode V
Yoda: "When 900 years old you reach,
look as good you will not, HMMM?"
-Episode VI
Obi-Wan: "You were right about one
thing, Master. The negotiations were
short." -Episode I
Obi-Wan: "Why do I sense we've picked
up another pathetic life-form?"
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-Episode I
Obi-Wan: "Well, if droids could think,
there'd be none of us here, would
there?" -Episode II
Obi-Wan: "If you spent as much time
practicing your saber techniques as you
did your wit, you'd rival Master Yoda
as a swordsman." -Episode II
Obi-Wan: "Chancellor Palpatine, Sith
Lords are our speciality." -Episode III
Obi-Wan: "Well, of course I know him!
He's me!" - Episode IV
Obi-Wan: "Who's the more foolish, the
fool, or the fool who follows him?"
-Episode IV
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