Both Jedi Codes are taught equally, as they can co-exist with one another.
Remember, Jedi are pragmatic utilitarians. We are straightforward, goal focused, and avoid suffering. We protect the Galaxy from the largest threat, but its important to remember, we cannot help everyone all the time.
Remember, Jedi are pragmatic utilitarians. We are straightforward, goal focused, and avoid suffering. We protect the Galaxy from the largest threat, but its important to remember, we cannot help everyone all the time.
Jedi OrderThere is no emotion, there is peace.
There is no ignorance, there is knowledge. There is no passion, there is serenity. There is no chaos, there is harmony. There is no death, there is the Force. |
New Jedi OrderJedi are the guardians of peace in the galaxy.
Jedi use their powers to defend and to protect. Jedi respect all life, in any form. Jedi serve others rather than ruling over them, for the good of the galaxy. Jedi seek to improve themselves through knowledge and training. |
Miscellaneous Tenets
- The Jedi are the guardians of civilization, yet do not allow civilization to destroy needlessly.
- A Jedi uses the Force for knowledge and defense, never for aggression or personal gain.
- A corollary of the Code was "A Jedi does not act for personal power."
- The light-saber is the symbol of the members of the Jedi Order.
- If a Jedi ignites his light-saber, he must be ready to take a life.
- Jedi respect each other, and all other life forms.
- Jedi must put the needs of the community above the needs of individuals.
- A Jedi must protect the weak and defenseless from evil.
- Jedi must always cooperate in battle or crisis.
- Jedi must not have wants; self-reliance must be shown.
- Jedi are forbidden from ruling others.
- A Jedi will not kill an unarmed opponent.
- A Jedi will not take revenge.
- A Jedi does not cling to the past.
- The Jedi do not believe in killing their prisoners.