Origins and Purpose : The Jedi Order is an ancient organization that dates back thousands of years before the events of the first Star Wars film. They work symbiotically with the Old Galactic Republic. The Jedi are depicted as religious, academic, meritocratic, and military (peacekeeping) figures. Abilities and Training : Jedi are powerful guardians who can wield a supernatural power called the Force . Through intuition, rigorous training, and self-discipline, they can perform incredible feats, such as moving objects with their minds. They use lightsabers, sword-like weapons with colorful plasma blades. Philosophy and Creed : The Jedi follow a creed that emphasizes compassion, mindfulness, non-attachment, and meditation. They avoid violence except as a last resort. Fear is seen as the root of suffering, leading to anger, hate, and suffering. Real-World Influence : The Jedi creed draws inspiration from Eastern religions like Buddhism. George Lucas, the creator of Star Wars, descr...