The Jedi Way is more than just a system of techniques for controlling, sensing, and altering the Force. It is a philosophy of existence in which the individual sees his true nature as a part of a larger whole. The Jed iseek to live in harmony with the universe, focusing on discipline and awareness to reach his goal. Many are the temptations to grasp at ephemeral equialibriums, to create conflict between nature and the mind or to fall onto easier paths. This the Jedi strives to avoid at all costs, no matter how dear.

-Master Trayos Toreggen, Becoming One with the Force

The Jedi Code

The Jedi Code has many ins and outs but its core is as follows:

There is no emotion; there is peace.
There is no ignorance; there is knowledge.
There is no passion; there is serenity.
There is no death; there is the Force.

The Jedi must carefully observe the rules of the Light Side of the Force to maintain harmony with herself and the universe around her. When a Jedi follows the Code and lets her mind and body be at peace, then she are best prepared to hear and understand the Will of the Force. It is a Jedi's highest ideal to constantly listen to the Will of the Force and do what is needed. There are other aspects to the Jedi Code that are just as important as those four lines, but if you follow those instructions, then the rest will follow naturally.

The Jedi seeks knowledge and enlightenment, peace and harmony. The Jedi wished to defeat those who would wipe out such qualities; those who would inflict death, tyranny or ignorance upon others. Yet the Jedi should never act out of fear or hatred. A Jedi must act when calm and at peace with the Force. To act with anger filling one's spirit is to risk temptation with the Dark Side.

The Responsible Use of Power

A Jedi acts from wisdom, using persausion and counsel over violence and Force powers. Force power are to be used to serve the interests of the Light. Using the Force for personal aggrandizement, for personal power or wealth, or for convenience when other means would be more prudent-all of these traits are of the Dark Side.

The Light Side is created and sustained by life. The Jedi acts to preserve this; to kill is wrong. Jedi should seek nonviolent solutions to problems, but that isn't always possible. Sometimes, killing or fighting is the only answer available. Sometimes it is even the best answer, but that doesn't mean the Jedi shouldn't try to find an alternative.

The Jedi may kill in self-defense or the defense of others, especially the weak and the good. The Jedi may kill if by her action she preserved the existence of life. However, the Jedi must never forget that killing is inherently wrong. The death is a stain on the Jedi's spirit and she should try to find another means of defeating her opponent if at all possible.

Call to Action

A Jedi cannot allow evil to occur by inaction; a Jedi who voluntarily stands by and allows evil to be committed is encouraging the forces of darkness. Jedi are also bound by the actions of those around them. It is not acceptable for a Jedi to associate with those who willfully choose to commit evil. When a Jedi is confronted by a situation where evil is being committed, the Jedi must act to prevent that evil through persuasion, mind tricks, or armed action.