I do have to say that this was a very informative post. VERY nice willtrib. The alien made me bust a rib too!
YES buddha did use a LOT of hashish and hemp in general. A lot of people think that he did not because in the fifth precept it says "abstain from intoxicating drinks or foods" Later on this is explained. It is said because alcohol and a few other intoxications back are quite addicting. Buddha taught to seek spiritual enlightenment,and he felt that cravings from these things would diminish a persons enlightenment. Hemp was/is alright for buddhists because it's hold on you is all in your mind, unlike alcohol/cigarrettes. In general also buddhists have a more determined mindset for achieving goals from all of the spiritual strengthening, and meditation they do. The last part is not written fact, it's just what a buddhist buddy of mine had to input.
Last edited by Kieahtoka; 12-19-2007 at 05:04 PM.
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