Introduction

What Is Jediism

Jediism is a modern life path inspired by the mythology of Star Wars and its Jedi Knights. George Lucas created them from various aspects of Stoicism, Taoism, Shintoism, Buddhism, Christianity, mysticism, and many other general religious principles, as well as from a combination of different martial arts, codes of chivalry, and philosophies surrounding the Force. Jedi are a modern version of Shaolin monks, European knights, and samurai warriors. Jediism has become an inspiration and a way of life for many people around the world. Although Jediism is a new direction, it is just as real as the ancient religions and philosophies from which it draws. Because it has no central organisation and no fixed rules, it is highly individualistic and can be interpreted as a life path, a philosophy, a religion, or a combination of these. Real-world Jedi therefore often view Jediism as a path that motivates personal growth and complements their individual religion.

What Jediism Is Not

Jediism is not a game or cosplay. Various websites about Jediism may use more or less references to Star Wars, such as images or names, but it is equally possible to follow Jediism without knowing anything about Star Wars at all.

Main Principles of Jediism

Although Jediism is highly individualistic, the main elements among its diverse interpretations are self-development, adherence to the code, and belief in the Force.

I. Self-Development

The main principle of Jediism is to constantly grow in all areas of life and to use one’s abilities for the good of others, as defined by the code.

II. The Code

The Code is a set of rules defining how a Jedi should behave and how to live in harmony with Jediism. There are several versions of the code; the most general one can be summarised as controlling one’s emotions, never ceasing to grow in all areas of life, restraining from passions and vices, understanding that everything has its reason and purpose, and believing in life after death.

III. The Force

The Force is a higher purpose of life — the reason humans are here. For some, more natural names may be destiny, the universe, etc. The specific interpretation of the Force depends on the person, on own interpretation of Jediism, and if applicable, on religious beliefs. Generally, the Force is regarded as an omnipresent energy that can, to some degree, be sensed and used.

To make understanding easier, the Force is often described as consisting of three aspects: personal Force, which determines a person's energy (aura); living Force, which provides energy; and unifying Force, which gives everything meaning. The unifying aspect of the Force is often referred to in religions as God, Goddess, Gods, Chi, etc. The specific name is not important in Jediism, and therefore Jediism can be combined with various religions.

The Term “Jedi”

On this website we use the gender-neutral term “Jedi” (pronounced “jed-ee”) for someone who follows the path of Jediism.

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The Force

The Force is something beyond human understanding and scientific knowledge, and therefore its naming within Jediism is not particularly important. Because of this, descriptions of what exactly the Force is are highly individual. The generally accepted definition divides the Force into three aspects: the unifying aspect, the living aspect, and the personal aspect of the Force.

I. The Unifying Aspect of the Force

This aspect represents the “meaning of the entire universe.” It is highly individual and dependent on one’s interpretation of Jediism and personal belief. It can therefore be referred to with words such as God, fate, the universe, Jesus Christ, or simply the Force. This is the aspect people pray to or through which they believe in life after death.

For a Jedi, this aspect is important because it defines the meaning of life. A Jedi can seek guidance from this principle and rely on it as the only unchanging constant in life. This aspect then forms and provides the living aspect of the Force.

II. The Living Aspect of the Force

The Living Aspect of the Force is the omnipresent energy that can be felt and, to some extent, controlled. This energy is created both by the unifying Force and by all living beings, as well as by the history and emotions of a given place. This is why it is literally possible to feel the energy of a location—sadness in a place where a tragedy occurred, or calm in untouched nature. The living aspect of the Force can be understood as a “gift” from the unifying aspect (depending on one’s interpretation).

For a Jedi, this aspect is important because this energy can be used for healing, for better perception of situations (whether of places or people), for strengthening oneself, etc. Some other paths use this energy for various “supernatural” activities, such as telekinesis. However, Jedi may use this energy only for the good of others; any other use goes against their beliefs.

III. The Personal Aspect of the Force

The Personal Aspect of the Force is formed by the energy of an individual person and is sometimes referred to as an aura, vibrational frequency, or personal space. This energy reflects the inner state of a person and is connected to the soul. To some extent, it is also controlled by will. Thanks to this energy, it is possible to sense and influence the living aspect of the Force, and by combining these two aspects, to use techniques such as healing, chakra cleansing, telepathy, etc.

Mastering the personal aspect of the Force is an important first step for a Jedi toward perceiving the other aspects of the Force. This begins with mastering oneself and one’s emotions—precisely what the Jedi Code teaches.

Note

The division of the Force into three aspects and their general naming is based on the now non-existent website thejediismway.

As already mentioned, this division exists to make the Force easier to understand as something that cannot truly be described with words. Each Jedi may understand the Force differently; what matters is the belief in “something” and the pursuit of a “good life,” as defined in the Code.

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Kodex

Kodex je sada pravidel, které definují, jak se chovat jako Jedi a jak žít v souladu s Jediismem. Existuje několik verzí kodexu, níže uvedená je označovaná jako ta původní.

Emoce, přesto mír.
Nevědomost, přesto poznání.
Vášeň, přesto klid.
Chaos, přesto harmonie.
Smrt, přesto Síla.

Emoce, přesto mír

Emoce jsou základem lidského chování a jsou naprosto přirozené. Je ale extrémně důležité své emoce kontrolovat a nenechat se jimi ovládat. Prvním krokem je schopnost uvědomovat si vlastní emoce a být schopný je pojmenovat. K tomu slouží různá cvičení, při kterých se uvědomění emocí postupně stává od jednoduchých po náročnější situace. Cílem je být schopný udržet své emoce v rovnováze a nejednat na jejich základě.

Nevědomost, přesto poznání.

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Vášeň, přesto klid.

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Chaos, přesto harmonie.

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Smrt, přesto Síla.

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Další verze kodexu

Jako původní verze se často označuje tato:

Není emocí, pouze míru.
Není nevědomosti, pouze poznání.
Není vášně, pouze klidu.
Není chaosu, pouze harmonie.
Není smrti, pouze Síly.

Z anglického originálu:

There is no emotion, there is peace.
There is no ignorance, there is knowledge.
There is no passion, there is serenity.
There is no chaos, there is harmony.
There is no death, there is Force.

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