One with the Force
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One with the Force

18 Universal Truths in Star Wars

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eBook - ePub

One with the Force

18 Universal Truths in Star Wars

About this book

Explores how popular religions and philosophies have influenced and are manifested in the world of Star Wars.

You have watched Luke Skywalker destroy the Death Star in A New Hope, seen Yoda merge with the Force in Return of the Jedi, and heard Rey contact the Jedi of the past in The Rise of Skywalker. But did you know that the Star Wars films contain parallels to religions and philosophies from around the world-from Christianity to Buddhism, and from Native American teachings to the Vedic knowledge of ancient India?

In One with the Force: 18 Universal Truths in Star Wars, Krista Noble explores these parallels. She discusses the Force, collective consciousness, enlightenment, and immortality, revealing that the Star Wars films have a universal perspective on life. Readers will learn about the connections between these films and the Vedic tradition, Buddhism, Taoism, Sikhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and Native American/First Nations beliefs. They will see that the philosophy of the Jedi doesn't only apply "in a galaxy far, far away"; it is also highly relevant to everyday living. Like Luke Skywalker, we should all search our feelings to discover the deepest truths of life, pursue our individual destinies, and strive to reach our full potential as human beings. In these ways, we can embody the wisdom of the Jedi.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Dedication
  4. Contents
  5. Acknowledgments
  6. Part I: The Wisdom of the East in Star Wars
  7. Chapter 1: Setting the Scene
  8. Chapter 2: The Force and Universal Consciousness (Brahman)
  9. Chapter 3: Light, Darkness, Sattva, and Tamas
  10. Chapter 4: Balance and Dharma
  11. Chapter 5: Mind-to-Mind Effects and Collective Consciousness
  12. Chapter 6: Death and Immortality
  13. Chapter 7: Purpose, Karma, and Right Action
  14. Chapter 8: Intuition and Non-Attachment
  15. Chapter 9: Knowledge and Strength of Mind
  16. Chapter 10: Our True Nature
  17. Part II: Universal Truths in Star Wars
  18. Chapter 11: The Blind Men and the Elephant
  19. Chapter 12: Opposites and Balance
  20. Chapter 13: Death, Immortality, and Purpose
  21. Chapter 14: Selflessness, Right Action, and Karma
  22. Chapter 15: Intuition, Non-Attachment, and Positivity
  23. Chapter 9: Knowledge and Strength of Mind
  24. Chapter 17: Spirituality and Redemption
  25. Chapter 18: The Big Picture
  26. Appendix A: Different Styles of Meditation
  27. Appendix B: Scientific Studies
  28. Notes
  29. Bibliography
  30. About the Author