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Another Reason Why Colorado Buddhists Should Love the Dalai Lama

On a recent visit to Mexico, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama said he supported medical marijuana use, although he spoke against using the drug recreationally. A brave (and questionably sober) member of the audience broached the issue.

More on Buddhism and drugs:

“Liberty and LSD” by John Perry Barlow

“A High History of Buddhism” by Rick Fields

“Psychedelic Journey to the Zafu” by Nina Wise

“The Roundtable: Help or Hindrance” with Ram Dass, Joan Halifax, Robert Aitken, Richard Baker

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