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This is the Fact , Answer , Question for the Temple of the Jedi force.. It answers various questions about who we are what we do. While it will not answer the meaning of life it will however provide information pertaining to the temple and Jedism |
35 | 1. What is Jediism? |
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Requested and Answered by Tempest on 05-Jul-2011 17:34 (86 reads)
Jediism is a modern conglomeration of widely accepted adaption of beliefs. George Lucas portrayed an already growing trend of people combining beliefs trying to form a unified religion. When he created the Star Wars saga, he portrayed this so well, using various aspects of Taoism, Shintoism, Buddhism, Christianity, Mysticism, and many other Religions' universal truths as well as a combination of different martial arts, and the Code of Chivalry, in order to create the Jedi and the philosophies behind the Force. The Jedi are modern versions of the Shao Lin Monk, the European Knight, and the Samurai Warrior all mixed together. The Jedi religion has become an inspiration and a way of life for many people throughout the world who take on the mantle of Jedi. Even though the name Jediism is fairly new, it is just as real as the ancient faiths and philosophies that it came from.
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Requested and Answered by Tempest on 05-Jul-2011 17:33 (47 reads)
A Jedi applies the principles, ideals, philosophies, and teachings of Jediism in a practical manner within their own lives. Jedi seek the Living Force for guidance. Jedi follow what is considered to be the Light Side of the Force, and adhere to the ideals and philosophies of the Jedi religion. There is no absolute or universal consensus among the world's scholars as to the definition of religion, but the following is a good one, and is the official description of the religion of Jediism we adhere to at The Temple of the Jedi Force.
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Requested and Answered by Tempest on 05-Jul-2011 17:33 (46 reads)
While many of the members here enjoy the Star Wars saga in all its forms, we are quite real and serious about becoming very real Jedi in the sense of following a Code, expanding our awareness, and being, in general, a great help to the world around us.
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Requested and Answered by Tempest on 05-Jul-2011 17:32 (46 reads)
Of course we do. However, the principles that made up who the Jedi were in the movies are our inspiration to learn, grow, teach, and help. While we will never have powers like the fictional Jedi of the movies and books, we aspire to be greater than who we are each day and work for the ideal of all that is good in the world.
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Requested and Answered by Tempest on 05-Jul-2011 17:31 (50 reads)
There is no age requirement to start training here as a Jedi. However, in order to become a Knight here at the Temple of the Jedi Force, you need to be at least 18 years of age (17 with consideration). It is an unwritten rule that most masters will not take someone under 16 as the student tends to be too immature to complete the training. This does not mean you can not become a student, but understand we really want full commitment and the willingness to be serious, hardworking, and patient.
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Requested and Answered by Tempest on 05-Jul-2011 17:25 (49 reads)
Not necessarily. Though many of the members here at the Temple practice martial arts and swordsmanship of one sort or another, there is no solid requirement for either owning or learning how to use a sword/light saber.
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Requested and Answered by Tempest on 05-Jul-2011 17:24 (51 reads)
As part of your training, some mentors may require their Apprentices to build their own Ceremonial Light saber hilt as a symbol of both who you are and the rank you have attained.
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Requested and Answered by Tempest on 05-Jul-2011 17:23 (60 reads)
Different masters will require you to learn different things about the Force. Most will expect you to be familiar with definitions of the Force, the living Force, the flow of the Force and such. However a few masters will explore the properties and “abilities” of the Force. Though, be warned, you will not learn how to float your TV remote to your hand as that is not currently possible. If you do find a master who has been trained in the Force, understand that it takes YEARS to learn skills like sensing, telepathy, and telekinesis. Most masters will not expect or encourage such studies.
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Requested and Answered by Tempest on 05-Jul-2011 17:22 (49 reads)
After joining as a registered user on the Temple site, all you need do is complete the training program under the Knights Marshall Committee. While under that program, you will be ranked as a Jedi Initiate. After completion of the Knights Marshall Program, you will be eligible to become an Apprentice under a Knight or Master. You may either wait for a possible mentor to approach you, or you can approach one that you have felt a connection to.
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Requested and Answered by Tempest on 05-Jul-2011 17:17 (60 reads)
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An Apprentice’s primary responsibility is to familiarize them self with the membership of the Temple, to learn of the Force through the wisdom and teachings of their master, to begin taking an active role in the formulation and maintenance of the Temple, and to gain an understanding of what it means to be a Jedi. An Apprentice must retain this rank for a minimum of nine months before becoming eligible for advancement to the rank of Jedi Knight.
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A Jedi Knight’s primary responsibility is the education and training of Jedi Apprentices. A Knight may volunteer to aid in the education of Initiates as well if the volunteered assistance is accepted by the committee of the Knights Marshall Program. In such a case the energies and efforts of the Knight in question are to be directed by the committee of the Knights Marshall Program must adhere to and obey the assignments of that committee. A Jedi Knight may become a Master after successfully training an Apprentice to the rank of Knight. Though this is the most common manner, it is not always the case. The rank can also be achieved through significant contribution to the Temple of the Jedi Force in some capacity (such as lore, special program(s), a body of written doctrine or other written works, etc.). If there is a significant contribution made to the Temple of the Jedi Force (this excludes any and all financial contributions) the Knight in question can be nominated by any Master to be voted to the rank of a Jedi Master. Full promotion to the rank of Jedi Master is contingent upon the majority vote of the Promotions Committee and/or Masters in favor of the promotion. This includes the instance of a Knight training an Apprentice to the rank of Jedi Knight. A Knight must retain this rank for a minimum of nine months before becoming eligible for advancement to the rank of Jedi Master.
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A Jedi Master’s primary responsibility is to continue in all of the duties of a Jedi Knight. The education of Initiates and Apprentices is still of great concern to a Jedi Master and a Master is still capable of taking on Apprentices of their own. In addition to these existing responsibilities every Jedi Master may be called upon to assume moderation control of the Temple of the Jedi Force’s message board forum(s). This additional responsibility helps to ensure that the Temple’s message boards have moderation at nearly all times and that each Jedi Master takes responsibility for the content and conduct of the Temple of the Jedi Force’s message boards, where all members congregate (from the newest Initiate to the longest-standing Jedi Master).
