Actual Churches?

Talk with War Beauty after this sunday. We are setting up a VA jedi group.

Talk with Gab from Chicago IL, as they have a great group going.

I can speak about the KS Jedi, a group that i ran for 3 year, where I earned my Master title, and i can talk about our set up, how we lead the group and so forth.

Great addresses and phone numbers ... I appreciate your thourough information... (eye roll)

So talk about your KS group... We'll wait....

Heartland Jedi (since he didn't name mine ) meets up once a month, and so far it's had 4 meetings. We have a physical fitness portion (sword work by my co-founder Andy) and afterwards something spiritual related (we'll be moving to more "academic"/"practical" skills soon though).

PloKoon wrote: Great addresses and phone numbers ... I appreciate your thourough information... (eye roll)

So talk about your KS group... We'll wait....

I sent you my phone number! Feel free to use it. I can tell you about the KS Jedi and I will be more then happy to talk with you about the start of the VA Jedi chapter that War Beauty and I are working on together.

You are also free to find me on facebook, there is a clicky button for that on my profile.

I don't want to appear as if I'm beating a dead horse, but what if we looked at recycled materials for the construction of the Temples? We could end up building three temples for the price of one. The only hinderance would be the land cost.

Larrus wrote: The only hinderance would be the land cost.

Land cost is fixed regardless of what we use in terms of building or plans

I found this post on the Jedi Resource Center's website, and it gives a pretty definitive idea of how we might get started with the whole physical Temple idea (credit goes to Jo1234):

Starting a Jedi "Temple"

So, the idea of creating a physical location and facility for the training and development of those who aspire to become Jedi always seems to come down to funding. I have an idea that I think might solve this problem. However, it raises more questions that I am calling on the Jedi community as a whole to help discuss their solutions.

In short, it is the idea to create a business. Ran by those who adhere to the ideals of the Jedi, those of the charitable giving of time and skills, this company would be a not-for-profit company that makes not only consumer products but also providing services such as training to those who seek it (Jedi and non-Jedi alike).

Initially I see the business making consumer products that are beneficial to mankind and the environment. For example, efficient and economical transportation devices like modern and improved mopeds (blending human power and efficient gas and or electric power). But even from the start, also including small scale training services in the field of health (such as meditation, yoga, and massage therapy) that not only are there for the training of the Jedi involved in the business but also to the public. Other services will include martial/self-defense and medical training such as CPR and First Responder certifications.

The method to begin, as I see it possible, is as follows.

*Purchace a apartment complex.
This will provide housing for the founders of the business as well as rentable space for the public which will provide for income and money to pay off the initial investment of the complex itself.

*Have a Jedi who have agreed to the founding principles of the business and are capable of fulfilling the roll of these 8 crutial aspects of efficient and effective operation of a business.
1) Financial manager
2) Marketing manager
3) Human resources manager
4) Strategic manager
5) Production manager
6) Operations manager
7) Service manager
Information Technology manager

*Have a product ready to be finalized and brought to market as a flagship product. This will serve as the initial and primary means of funding for future expansion of the business and the ongoing financial support of the Jedi non-profit organization

*A production facility where the flagship product will be produced. This will house the tools required to produce the product. It will also be where the needed employes will work (including Jedi as available which can also find permanent or transient housing at the apartment complex). The production tools and space will also be used in the prototyping of future products as the Strategic, Production and Operations manager see fit. Albeit in accordance with the guidance of the Financial and Marketing managers.

The apartment complex will need a property manager who will be sourced by the Human resource manager and guided by the Operations manager which will gain guidance and collaborate with the Strategic manager. The Human resource manager will also help to source (hopefully a Jedi. Who, if needed, will be aided in gaining their certifications required by the state to perform their duty by the Human resources manager and/or the Operations manager) someone to act as the grounds keeper for the complex.

Spaces within the apartment complex will be allocated for:
- Housing of the Jedi involved in the business
- Office space where the 8 primary members will collaborate and work
- Training space for the training of the Jedi and willing public in the areas of
- Meditation
- Self defense
- Massage therapy / Energy work
- Yoga
- Other areas not listed

This concept is centered around the foundation and support of the Jedi involved who have vowed to devote there complete time to the success of the business and adhere wholeheartedly to the ideals of providing humanity with hope and an option that is beneficial to their own lives, the lives of those around them, and the environment in which all humanity live.

I have an idea for this flagship product. I am a dedicated Jedi. I have been (under various usernames) active within the Jedi community for at least 5 years. And I have been working toward making a positive impact on humanity ever since I can remember. My background is in design/engineering and problem solving as a whole. My current job requires me to be cautious of what I say about it, but my career with it is that of a real life international diplomat and warrior. I am posting this, soon to be on several Jedi sites, to gain input as well as to feel out what Jedi are able and willing to participate.

May the force be with us all,
Jabi Musah aka, Ro1234

As a thought experiment let's assume there is such a temple already in existence. If it's not near where you live, how many of you would be able to go there? How often could you go and how long could you stay?

Distance will always be a problem as long as the concentration of Jedi is weak.

The density of a group like ours begins with each one of us building our own temples from our homes and cities. Gyms. Apartments. Meeting rooms. Underground. Parks. Benches. Whatever. All temples.

This is because the temple goes wherever we go. We are the temple. And, when density of Jedi grow (I say when because I'm apparently an optimist tonight), the Temple Physical will come in to being on its own.

The temple doesn't make the Jedi.

It's the other way around.

Before I start, let me say I completely understand the irrelevance of a physical temple at the moment. We are spread too thin across the US, not even counting the UK and other countries. HOWEVER, should a temple suddenly pop into existence (which would be cool) in the US, but it was far away from me, but not too far from others who will stay there, or visit frequently, I would make a pilgrimage out of it. I would save up, and me and my wife would hop on a train/plane/bus/horsey and stay at said temple for about week every 6 months/ year (depending on my finances and how far it is.) and learn/interact/debate/joke with my fellow Jedi.