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22 Jedi Teachings
(Kai Stormwalker)


 * 1.** Jedi are committed to the Jedi Path and are serious students of the Force, not thrill seekers or adventure seekers. Jedi don't need to tell other people that they are Jedi; our Path is inner and personal, and our business is our own. But Jedi are committed to, and are serious about following the Jedi teachings in their own private lives, and are committed to serving the Living Force.

As Christian Jedi we believe that the Force was created by and comes from God. To be a student of the Force is to be a student of the Lord. We don't need to tell other people that we are Christians either. They should see it in the integrity with which we live our lives. The should see what we are and want to have what we have as we serve the living God.

Star Wars References:

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

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


 * 2.** 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 the Living Force is always in the present moment. The mind is our tool, and we need to stop our incessant thinking 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.

As Christian Jedi we know how important it is to focus on our relationship with God today. If we are truly sorry and repent of the things we have done in the past we know that God will forgive us. And if we strive to follow him today we know that we will be able to trust in him to get us through whatever may come in the future.

Star Wars References:

Qui-Gon: "Keep your concentration here and now where it belongs." Obi-Wan: "Master Yoda says I should be 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


 * 3.** Jedi are sensitive people, and are experts at feeling energy. Jedi can feel the Living Force flowing through them, and around them, and outside of them. Jedi are equally sensitive to dark side energy, and know how to avoid it.

References: Yoda: "You must feel the Force around you." - Episode V

Obi-Wan: "A Jedi can feel the Force flowing throughhim." - Episode IV

Yoda: "Reach out. Sense the Force around you." - Episode II

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." - Episode V


 * 4.** Jedi 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 (also known as 'that Gut Feeling'.)

References: Obi-Wan: "Trust your feelings, Luke." - Episode IV

Qui-Gon: "Feel, don't think. Use your instincts." - Episode I

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

calm, clear mind and to be aware.
 * 5.** Jedi believe that a calm mind can be 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, etc. so it's important to keep a

References: Yoda: "Meditate on this I will." - 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 to Luke) - Episode V

head is actually ours since thoughts can originate from many sources in the Universe, and not just our physical brain. We have to be able to discern the thoughts and remove the negative ones. Even the food we eat can influence our thoughts, so we need to be mindful.
 * 6.** Jedi believe in being mindful of their thoughts. Jedi keep their thoughts positive. A positive attitude is healthy for both the mind and body. This has been proven by science too. Jedi are mindful and watch their thoughts. Not every thought that 'pops' into our

References: Obi-Wan: "Anakin, you're focusing on the negative 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 I

work on developing our patience!
 * 7.** Jedi cultivate patience in their lives. Yoda tested Luke to see if he had patience, which he didn't at the beginning. But Luke learned to have patience later on. Patience has to be consciously developed over time. All the Jedi teachers stressed patience. We can all

References: Qui-Gon: "We shall have patience." - Episode I

Obi-Wan: "Be patient Luke. Stay and watch over the droids." - Episode IV

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

defense. Also, Jedi don't leave others behind; Jedi go back and try to help those who are facing dangerous situations.
 * 8.** 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

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 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

Usually focusing on a positive emotion to replace the negative one works best. Jedi are always on the look out for these dark emotions. Jedi are determined not to allow negativity to take root within their minds and lives.
 * 9.** Jedi are aware of, and avoid the 4 vices that lead to the dark side; Fear, Anger, Aggression, and Hate. If Jedi see these negative emotions manifesting within, they know its time for some meditation to work it out, and not to suppress the dark emotions.

References: Yoda: "Anger, fear, aggression; the dark side of the Force are they." - Episode V

Obi-Wan: "Luke, don't give in to hate. That leads to the dark side." - Episode V

Yoda: "Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to Anger. Anger leads to Hate. Hate leads to suffering." - Episode I

Always consult with your physician before starting any physical fitness program.
 * 10.** Jedi stay physically fit in order to accomplish their mission in life. Fitness is a part of being a Jedi, but the level of fitness depends on the individual. Yoga, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, the Martial Arts, jogging, swimming, biking, etc. are excellent ways to stay fit.

References: Yoda: "Run! Yes. A Jedi's strength flows from the Force." (Yoda giving Luke physical training) - Episode V

Obi-Wan: "Run, Luke. Run!" -Episode IV


 * 11.** Jedi trust in the will of the Force and accept the fact that nothing happens by accident. Jedi believe in destiny, and that there is some method to the Universe. Things happen when they are meant to happen. There is a 'soul-plan' for every person, but it's hard to understand these things from our level.

References: Qui-Gon: "Finding him was the will of the Force...I have no doubt of that." - Episode I

Qui-Gon: "Nothing happens by accident." - Episode I

Obi-Wan: "In my experience, there's no such thing as luck." - Episode IV

Obi-Wan: "You cannot escape your Destiny." - Episode VI

Oui-Gon: "I'm sure another situation will present itself." (concerning not having enough money to buy parts; trusting in destiny.) - Episode I


 * 12.** Jedi work on 'letting go' of attachments and train themselves on this. The fear of loss of 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 things. We need to trust the Force for the outcome of things, even if we don't understand it from our level. Fear can be overcome by trusting in the Force, and in the will of the Force, and by 'letting go'.

References: Obi-Wan: "Let go, Luke." - Episode IV

Obi-Wan: "This time, let go of your conscious self and act on instinct." - Episode IV

Yoda: "Attachment leads to jealousy. The shadow of greed, that is." - Episode 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


 * 13.** Jedi believe that the soul survives death. Jedi do not 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 and destructive. Jedi trust the Force to take care of our departed loved ones.

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 night must fall. That is the way of things...the way of the Force." - Episode V

Yoda: "Through the Force, things you will see. Other places, the future, the past, old friends long gone." - Episode V

from public view to help preserve their humility, which is a great spiritual virtue.
 * 14.** Jedi are encouraged to use the Force, but only for reasons of training, defense and knowledge. Jedi never use the Force in order to show off in public or to impress others, like Anakin did by floating fruit in the air in front of Padme. A Jedi hides his/her powers

References: 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: "Use the Force, Luke." - Episode IV

Yoda: "Use the Force. Yes. Now the stone. Feel it. Concentrate. " - Episode V

Anakin: "If Obi-Wan caught me doing that, he would be very grumpy." (Anakin using the Force to impress Padme by floating fruit in the air.) - Episode II


 * 15.** Compassion is central to a Jedi's life. We have to have compassion on ourselves first and foremost, and then let that compassion gravitate outwards to the whole creation. Love and Compassion are essential to being a Jedi.

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

of others. Empathy is important because without it we can't understand how others feel when they are injured by injustice.
 * 16.** Jedi are guardians of peace and justice. Jedi deeply believe in finding peaceful solutions to problems. Jedi are expert negotiators, and try to solve problems without fighting. Jedi embrace justice, which means protecting and preserving the basic rights

References: Obi-Wan: "But there are alternatives to fighting." - Episode IV

Obi-Wan: "For over a thousand generations the Jedi 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


 * 17.** Jedi are against being arrogant and consider arrogance to be a flaw, and something that's undesirable. The opposite of arrogance is humility. Jedi embrace humility, and don't want to consider themselves better than others. Jedi don't claim to know it all, and humbly believe in self improvement.

References: Obi-Wan: "His abilities have made him, well, arrogant." Yoda: "Yes, yes, a flaw more and more common among Jedi." - Episode II

"Jedi seek to 'improve themselves' through knowledge and training." - Jedi Creed


 * 18.** Jedi believe in serving others. Service is a way to lose our egos. Service to others means putting the welfare of others first. The Jedi are also selfless. Jedi care about others so much that they forget themselves, at least temporarily, in order to serve those in need.

References: Anakin: "The Jedi are selfless. They only care about others." - Episode III

"Jedi serve others rather than rule over them, for the good of the galaxy." - Jedi Creed


 * 19.** Jedi are always mindful of the Living Force. When Jedi are being mindful of the Force, their minds are not filled with distracting thoughts, and they feel a connection to all things. Satisfaction comes from our personal connection to the Living Force; material things and wealth don't bring lasting peace, happiness, and satisfaction. Only our conscious connection to the Living Force brings lasting peace.

References: Qui-Gon: "Be mindful of the Living Force young Padawan." - Episode I


 * 20.** Jedi believe and practice the natural law of Symbiosis. For Jedi, Symbiosis means to work well with, and get along with others for mutual advantage. Symbiosis is the way that Jedi get things done with other life forms. 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. 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


 * 21.** 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 Living Force, or the Universal Energy, will bring to us whatever we continue to think about, even if we are unconscious of it. This makes it extremely important to be aware of what we are thinking about, and what we are requesting.

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. Luke: I don't, I don't believe it. Yoda: That is why you fail. - Episode V

As Christian Jedi this means becoming one with the Will of God, for that is the only things we are to serve.
 * 22.** The highest purpose of life is to train on becoming One with the Living Force.

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. Your old Master! Obi-Wan: Qui-Gon? Yoda: How to commune with him, I will teach you. - Episode III

From “The Jedi Sanctuary”