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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, starting with the profound similarities between the philosophy of
Star Wars and Vedic knowledge. Noble compares the Force to
Brahman, the light and dark sides of the Force to
sattva and
tamas, the Jedi to the ancient
yogis, and more. She discusses the purpose of life, collective consciousness, enlightenment, and immortality, before revealing that the
Star Wars films have a universal perspective on life. Readers will learn the connections between these films and the religions and philosophies of the East and West, including Buddhism, Taoism, Sikhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and Native American/First Nations traditions.
Ultimately,
One with the Force collects 18 universal truths in
Star Wars-principles that are "true for all time, all places, and all people." Readers will see that the philosophy of the Jedi does not only apply "in a galaxy far, far away," but is also highly relevant to everyday living. Like Luke Skywalker, everyone should search their feelings and discover the deepest truths of life, in pursuit of their individual destinies, while striving to reach their full potential as human beings. In these ways, readers will learn how to embody the wisdom of the Jedi.
Table des matières
Acknowledgments
Part I. The Wisdom of the East in Star WarsChapter 1. Setting the Scene
Chapter 2. The Force and Universal Consciousness (
Brahman)
Chapter 3. Light, Darkness,
Sattva, and
TamasChapter 4. Balance and
DharmaChapter 5. Mind-to-Mind Effects and Collective Consciousness
Chapter 6. Death and Immortality
Chapter 7. Purpose, Karma, and Right Action
Chapter 8. Intuition and Non-Attachment
Chapter 9. Knowledge and Strength of Mind
Chapter 10. Our True Nature
Part II. Universal Truths in Star WarsChapter 11. The Blind Men and the Elephant
Chapter 12. Opposites and Balance
Chapter 13. Death, Immortality, and Purpose
Chapter 14. Selflessness, Right Action, and Karma
Chapter 15. Intuition, Non-Attachment, and Positivity
Chapter 16. Knowledge and Strength of Mind
Chapter 17. Spirituality and Redemption
Chapter 18. The Big Picture
Appendix A. Different Styles of Meditation
Appendix B. Scientific Studies
Notes
Bibliography
Index
About the Author
A propos de l'auteur
Krista Noble, PhD, is an expert on the Consciousness-BasedSM Vedic paradigm and received Maharishi International University's Veda Vyasa Award. She is also a lifetime member of the World Association for Vedic Studies. Dr. Noble is a professor of Vedic studies at Maharishi International University and at the Holmes Institute. In addition, she has taught this subject at the University of Philosophical Research. Dr. Noble has published works in the proceedings of the 2018 international World Association for Vedic Studies conference and the 2022 international Science of Consciousness conference. Her writings have appeared in national magazines and literary journals, including
New Age Journal,
Nature Friend,
Grit,
Farm & Ranch Living,
Countryside,
Home Educator's Family Times,
The Penwood Review,
WestWard Quarterly,
The Storyteller,
Ceremony,
The Acorn, and
Advocate: P.K.A.'s Publication.
