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Cannabis and religion – Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_and_religion
Different religions have varying stances on the use of cannabis, historically and presently. In ancient history some religions used cannabis as an entheogenic, particularly in South Asia where the tradition continues on a more limited basis. In the modern era, religions with prohibitions against intoxicants, such as Islam, …
Erowid Cannabis Vault : Spiritual Use #2
https://erowid.org/plants/cannabis/cannabis_spirit2.shtml
Considered to be sacred, marijuana has been used in religious worship from before recorded history. According to William A. Embolden in his book Ritual Use of Cannabis Sativa L, p. 235: “Shamanistic traditions of great antiquity in Asia and the Near East has as one of their most important elements the attempt to find God …
Cannabis, Consciousness and Common Sense | Wake Up World
https://wakeup-world.com/2015/02/22/cannabis-consciousness-and-common-sense/
Feb 22, 2015 – For centuries, different cultures have used cannabis in a spiritual and/or ceremonial setting, and it is no mistake that this tradition carries on into today. … Our intentions and expectations create our reality, so if we use cannabis with the intention of simply ‘getting high’ as opposed to exploring our …
Shamanic Use of Cannabis – Council on Spiritual Practices
www.csp.org/nicholas/A21.html
A personal account of the shamanic use of cannabis from a book about spiritual uses of psychoactives by Nicholas Saunders.
A Gift From the Gods: The History of Cannabis and Religion | Leafly
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Dec 19, 2013 – Made popular in the U.S. first by Bob Marley and reintroduced by Snoop Lion (the artist formerly known as Snoop Dogg), the Rastafarian movement focuses on Jah, or God, and involves the spiritual use of cannabis and rejection of materialism and oppression. Rastafarians’ use of marijuana was subject to …
Cannabis and Spirituality: A Smoking Exercise! – The Mind Unleashed
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Jul 26, 2013 – Everyone explores Consciousness and Reality in their own way. For those who like to use Cannabis to expand their consciousness, this is an article you will probably find interesting. If you’re a usual smoker, then I’m sure you probably already know that Cannabis works by intention. You need to …
Cannabliss: The Spiritual Benefits of Marijuana – Golden Age of Gaia
goldenageofgaia.com/2016/03/08/cannabliss-the-spiritual-benefits-of-marijuana/
Mar 8, 2016 – This is a part of The Cannabis Writings, a series of articles on the Culture of Awareness. Cannabis can be used medicinally, recreationally or spiritually. Either way, the user will get something positive out of it as long as they don’t overindulge. Recreational use can (but doesn’t always) cause overindulgence …
History, Folklore and Magical uses for Cannabis or Marijuana
https://www.thepracticalherbalist.com › Magical Herbs
Nov 3, 2015 – Shamans and Magicians have used cannabis among other spiritual plants to alter consciousness as they enter into the magical realms. Rituals around cannabis have been recorded as long ago as 5000 years ago. It’s been used in initiation ceremonies and various rites throughout Asia, Africa, and Europe.
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