One with the Force: 18 Universal Truths in Star Wars [Hardcover]

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

You have watched Luke Skywalker destroy the Death Star inA New Hope, seen Yoda merge with the Force inReturn of the Jedi, and heard Rey contact the Jedi of the past inThe Rise of Skywalker. But did you know that theStar Warsfilms 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?

InOne 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 theStar Warsfilms 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.

One with the Force provides an intimate portrait of 18 universal truths in Star Wars-principles that are true for all time, all places, and all people, based on religious and spiritual practices such as Christianity and Buddhism and various philosophies that manifest even in a galaxy far, far away.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 Inlc5