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Ahsoka Tano: From Star Wars to Real-World Inspiration

In the expansive universe of the Star Wars franchise, few characters have had as profound an impact as Ahsoka Tano. From her introduction to the animated series to her transition into live-action, Ahsoka has become an icon for fans of the Star Wars saga and its spin-off series. But many may not realize that Ahsoka’s ...

Viena Abdon

Ahsoka Tano from 'Star Wars.'

Apply This Jedi Master Wisdom in the New Year

I remember it well, when Jedi Master wisdom was infused into my soul. The year was 1977. After months of anticipation, it was finally here. “A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away …” [cue music] I was 9 years old as I read the crawl of those golden-yellow words on the theater ...

Tatiana Denning

A statue of Yoda outside in San Francisco in the summer.

Inner Peace: Philosophy of Star Wars (+Bonus Yoda Quotes)

“Luminous beings are we, not this crude matter.” — Yoda It’s well known that filmmaker George Lucas was strongly influenced by Buddhist doctrines. Hence, it’s not too surprising that the Star Wars franchise has a strong undercurrent of Buddhist and Taoist spirituality. The wisdom of Yoda in the ‘Star Wars’ franchise “Size matters not. Look ...

Jessica Kneipp

Yoda.