The "force's" teachings & esp. the way Yoda talks "Reach inside your consciousness, use your feelings you must" seem to lean toward Eastern Religion philosophies. Any1 else see that?
2007-05-09 08:52:47 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes I did but does it matter!
2007-05-09 09:00:46 · answer #1 · answered by Ivan S 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Many of the concepts of the force are taken from Eastern Religions. That may be why you identify Yoda with Buddha.
2007-05-15 08:29:54 · answer #2 · answered by dms92370 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well Yoda never gives a straight answer and can be vague but that was to make the person think for themselves and find the answer inside themselves as many questions do not have one overall truth but an individual may find their own truth in what is being said. Myself, when I've read about Buddhism I see the same thing - it is designed to be individualistic and make the individual come to their own conclusion rather than being handed one.
2007-05-09 09:03:31 · answer #3 · answered by genaddt 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Gorge Lucas has said in interviews that the main inspiration for the Star Wars movies is the writings of Joseph Campbell. I think he said that the book The Power of Myth was most important.
the book Power of Myth is about how mythology of all cultures, throughout all time, has common themes, and is recreated in mundane life.
Lucas did also say in an interview that the light saber, and Jedi are linked to the sword and samurai tradition.
I do agree with you. The main focus of the movie is to "use the force". Taoism talks about the Tao and Te in the same way.
2007-05-12 11:13:20 · answer #4 · answered by Teaim 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Read "The Dharma of Star Wars" by Bortolin, it's a cute look on the same observation.
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2007-05-09 09:01:32 · answer #5 · answered by vinslave 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Definitely the ears...they both have big ears.
2007-05-17 08:00:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yoda rocks, back the fuc up, wait buddha rocks too, they are both old and small and wise.......................
2007-05-17 01:28:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Observant, you are. The dharma, it is.
2007-05-09 09:04:31 · answer #8 · answered by buddhamonkeyboy 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋