The following are articles at Science Fiction and Society on the subject of Star Wars.
Zen and
the Art of Being Jedi
In developing Star Wars, George Lucas has pulled together diverse elements
from numerous religions, mythologies, and cultures to create a rich universe
that is a great reflection of who we are as a people. The principles of the
Jedi are particularly interesting in that they heavily reflect the practices
and principles of Buddhism. Find out something that has been known in Asia for
millennia and learn about Zen and the Art of Being Jedi.
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