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From: edward@utcsrgv.UUCP (Edward Hsing)
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Subject: THE ORIGINS OF THE FORCE
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Date: Mon, 27-Jun-83 11:28:47 EDT
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Posted: Mon Jun 27 11:28:47 1983
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George Lucas based the concept of the force on the oriental
concept of "Ch'i" (or "Ki" in Japan).  Ch'i is by concept
exactly the same as the Force.  It is a life force that 
permeates the entire universe and is essential to the life
of every living being.  
	The belief and utilization of Ch'i was central to
Shaolin philosophy as well as the philosophies of numerous
other oriental cultures.
	A reference was made to the TV series Kung Fu which
was rather significant.  In some of the episodes, during
Caine's "flashbacks" there are some references to Ch'i
by the Shaolin masters.
	George Lucas didn't just invent the Force to give
the Jedi a mystic philosophy, Lucas firmly believes in the
existence of the Force (or Ch'i) and has said so in interviews.
	Any martial artist worth his/her salt can confirm
what I'm saying about Ch'i.

			Ed Hsing (@ U of T)
			"May the Ch'i be with you"