O Caminho Jedi , um livro de guia Jedi de-ficcionalizado da continuidade Legends, tem várias páginas sobre o assunto.
Esta passagem deve responder à sua pergunta:
The Jedi Order is not the only organization to study and follow the Force. Countless schools have arisen among cultures that have the perception to hear the Force's call—from the Followers of Palawa to the order of Dai Bendu and the Chatos Academy. While these are admirable efforts, it is our convention that Jedi Order is the ideal interpretation of the Force's will. By all means, entertain other perspectives on the Force—but remember that every effort must be taken to bring these beliefs under the guidance of the Jedi.
TLDR: Os Jedi respeitaram sua independência, mas os encorajaram a se converterem.