Lucas always said the Jedi were basically meant to just knight coded Buddhists, but actual Buddhism rejects both hedonism, and asceticism.
Chasing perfection out of fear is also giving in to the dark side, because in doing so you deprive yourself and others of the simple joys of the world, when those things are what keeps us human.
The path to enlightenment isn’t to surpass humanity, it’s to fully recognize and embrace the cosmic essence of what humanity, and all other things are.
That’s an interesting point of view, but enjoying simple pleasures isn’t a human trait. All animals that are capable of joy enjoy simple pleasures. You can transcend humanity and still enjoy simple pleasures, and I think everyone should.
Kinda but also kinda not.
Lucas always said the Jedi were basically meant to just knight coded Buddhists, but actual Buddhism rejects both hedonism, and asceticism.
Chasing perfection out of fear is also giving in to the dark side, because in doing so you deprive yourself and others of the simple joys of the world, when those things are what keeps us human.
The path to enlightenment isn’t to surpass humanity, it’s to fully recognize and embrace the cosmic essence of what humanity, and all other things are.
That’s an interesting point of view, but enjoying simple pleasures isn’t a human trait. All animals that are capable of joy enjoy simple pleasures. You can transcend humanity and still enjoy simple pleasures, and I think everyone should.