Taoism and the Force (mystic, experience, faith, Lord, philosophy)

[Master Vigil]

The more I study taoist philosophy, the more I see it resemble the force from star wars. I was always a star wars fan, and maybe thats why I love taoism so much. I see it take shape as the force in my head. Has any one else seen the resemblance?

[dudley thoth]

THE FORCE ACCORDING TO EPISODE 4 A NEW HOPE

Obi-Wan-Kenobi

"Vader was seduced by the dark side of the force"

"The Force is what gives a Jedi his power. It's an energy field created by all living things. It surrounds us and penetrates us. It binds the galaxy together"

"You must learn the ways of the Force if you're to come with me to Alderaan"

"Learn about the Force Luke"

" The Force can have a strong influence on the weak minded."

"I felt a great disturbance in the Force...as if millions of voices suddenly cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced."

"Remember, a Jedi can feel the Force flowing through him"

(Luke "you mean it controls your actions?) " Partially. But it also obeys your commands"

"Let go of your conscious self and rely on instinct"

"You're eyes can deceive you. Don't trust them."

"Stretch out with your feelings"

"In my experience there's no such thing as luck"

"You've taken your first step into a larger world"

" If you strike me down, i shall become more powerful than you can possibly imagine"

"Remember, the Force will be with you...always."


Darth Vader

"Don't be too proud of this technological terror you've constructed. The ability to destroy a planet is insignificant next to the power of the force."

"I find your lack of faith disturbing"

" I sense something...a presence I haven't felt since..."

"The Circle is now complete"


Han Solo

"Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side, kid"

(Luke "You don't believe in the Force do you?") " Kid, i've flown from one side of the galaxy to the other. I've seen a lot of strange stuff, but I've never seen anything to make me believe there's one All-Powerful Force controlling everything. There's no mystical energy field that controls my destiny"

"It's all a lot of simple tricks and nonsense"

"Hey, Luke...May the Force be with you!"


Motti

"Don't try and frighten us with your sorcerer's ways, Lord Vader. Your sad devotion to that ancient religion has not helped you conjure up the stolen data tapes, or given you clairvoyance enough to find the rebel's hidden fort...."

Dodonna

"And may the Force be with you!"


From 'the art of star wars. a new hope'

[Master Vigil]

YES!!!!

[dudley thoth]

Originally Posted by Master Vigil

YES!!!!

I knew you'd like it!

[painted wolf]

"Duct Tape is like the force, it has a light side and a dark side and it binds the univerce together."

No idea where it came from but I LOVE it... arty:
so then is Duct Tape like Taoism?

gotta' love the realy important questions :lol:

wa:-do

[Runt]

LMAO Painted Wolf, that quote was in my signature about a month ago :P

[Master Vigil]

I guess when you put it that way painted wolf, duct tape is like taoism. But if you look at the whole picture, everything is like the Tao, for we all come from the Tao.

[painted wolf]

Native Americans have a similer concept... Usually concerning the nature of creator...
Tankashila for example...

wa:-do

[jonjohnrob11]

my father used force sometimes, seldomly, to discipline; only once. mom spanked us once and occaisionally but seldom thumped us on the head. i used to try and force my beliefs on others. the opposite of force and anger is patience and obedience. i never use force and seldom if ever get angry. twice i have pretended anger. the police use force to enforce laws of the land. our church uses love to encourage, motivate, and initiate good acts, words and thoughts.

[Master Vigil]

wrong force.