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Dalai Lama Supports Medical Marijuana
#19068876 - 11/01/13 08:58 AM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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Drugs AFP
Dalai Lama Supports Medical Marijuana He told supporters in Mexico that for medical purposes, the herb should be legalized.
October 27, 2013 | The Dalai Lama weighed in on Mexico's marijuana legalization debate on Tuesday, telling an audience that he backs the drug's use for medicinal purposes.
The Tibetan spiritual leader, speaking at an event hosted by former Mexican president Vicente Fox, said that "the exception" for smoking marijuana would be if it has pharmaceutical virtues.
"But otherwise if it's just an issue of somebody (using the drug to have) a crazy mind, that's not good," he said after being asked his position on legalization at the outdoor event at the ex-president's Fox Center in the central state of Guanajuato.
Fox, who laughed when the question was asked to the Dalai Lama, has become a leading voice in favor of legalizing the narcotic in order to cut down a major revenue stream for ultra-violent drug cartels.
The Dalai Lama has been touring Mexico since Friday but the government of President Enrique Pena Nieto, who has sought closer ties with China, has decided not to meet with the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader.
http://www.alternet.org/drugs/dalai-lama-supports-medical-marijuana
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Re: Dalai Lama Supports Medical Marijuana [Re: Simplepowa]
#19068904 - 11/01/13 09:06 AM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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"But otherwise if it's just an issue of somebody (using the drug to have) a crazy mind, that's not good," he said
Fuck the Dalai Lama and fuck the Pope, equally. Same goes for all holy varieties of the Fun Police.
I don't discriminate when it comes to deciding who gets to be the authority over my consciousness and which states of mind I choose to explore.
I've traveled the Tibetan regions of north India for over 3 months. Some of them could use a joint, to quit anxiously grasping their prayer beads like life rafts. To be in such cahoots with the present moment, it's awfully curious how some of them criticize the various ways it can be enjoyed.
Buddha taught about 'the middle way' - not the ONLY way.
Peace & drugs, & debauchery.
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Re: Dalai Lama Supports Medical Marijuana [Re: Talib]
#19068923 - 11/01/13 09:14 AM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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Nothing is real...
Don't have to be mildly interesting...
Just feign humanity...
Sitting in a fenced in area all day...
Unable to leave...
Edited by Konyap (11/01/13 09:38 AM)
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Re: Dalai Lama Supports Medical Marijuana [Re: Talib]
#19069663 - 11/01/13 12:18 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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Talib said:
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"But otherwise if it's just an issue of somebody (using the drug to have) a crazy mind, that's not good," he said
Fuck the Dalai Lama and fuck the Pope, equally. Same goes for all holy varieties of the Fun Police.
Fuck yeah son, get off my balls religious nuts
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Re: Dalai Lama Supports Medical Marijuana [Re: Repertoire89]
#19070297 - 11/01/13 02:57 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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Repertoire89 said:
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Talib said:
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"But otherwise if it's just an issue of somebody (using the drug to have) a crazy mind, that's not good," he said
Fuck the Dalai Lama and fuck the Pope, equally. Same goes for all holy varieties of the Fun Police.
Fuck yeah son, get off my balls religious nuts
Lol he never said DON'T do it. He just said that it wasnt good. Do watever the fuck you want. Its your body
Dont hate on the dalai lama because his opinion differs from your experiences. He was just stating his opinion when people asked him
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Re: Dalai Lama Supports Medical Marijuana [Re: topdog82]
#19070700 - 11/01/13 04:17 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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topdog82 said:
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Talib said:
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"But otherwise if it's just an issue of somebody (using the drug to have) a crazy mind, that's not good," he said
Fuck the Dalai Lama and fuck the Pope, equally. Same goes for all holy varieties of the Fun Police.
Fuck yeah son, get off my balls religious nuts
Lol he never said DON'T do it. He just said that it wasnt good. Do watever the fuck you want. Its your body
Dont hate on the dalai lama because his opinion differs from your experiences. He was just stating his opinion when people asked him
You don't know how religion works do you? Ever hear the term "suggested donation"?
Don't bother answering, I still remember our other conversation "objective evidence for wizards and hobbits: goosebumps and fuzzy feelings"
Edited by Repertoire89 (11/01/13 04:31 PM)
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Re: Dalai Lama Supports Medical Marijuana [Re: topdog82]
#19070703 - 11/01/13 04:18 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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topdog82 said:
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Repertoire89 said:
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Talib said:
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"But otherwise if it's just an issue of somebody (using the drug to have) a crazy mind, that's not good," he said
Fuck the Dalai Lama and fuck the Pope, equally. Same goes for all holy varieties of the Fun Police.
Fuck yeah son, get off my balls religious nuts
Lol he never said DON'T do it. He just said that it wasnt good. Do watever the fuck you want. Its your body
Dont hate on the dalai lama because his opinion differs from your experiences. He was just stating his opinion when people asked him

Some people tend to get angry quickly when others disagree with them. I view it as a sign of weakness.
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Edited by lifeiswhatyoumake (11/01/13 10:41 PM)
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People tend to get angry quickly when others disagree with them. I view it as a sign of weakness.
Werd
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Talib

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lifeiswhatyoumake said: People tend to get angry quickly when others disagree with them. I view it as a sign of weakness.
I don't even smoke weed. I'm not offended.
But the Dalai Lama is being a bitch by judging people, saying it's not good and it gives you a "crazy mind."
I never expected much else though. He's never even been laid.
Wonder if he knows the oldest stash of marijuana in the world (2,700 years old) was found with a shaman near his stomping grounds? Probably not.
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http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/12/11/ancient.cannabis/
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Re: Dalai Lama Supports Medical Marijuana [Re: Talib]
#19072213 - 11/01/13 09:08 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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He is just saying, that in his opinion, smoking weed to have a "crazy mind" isn't a good thing.
consider that "crazy mind" is probably some sort of direct translation. He could have meant that being stupidly stoned all day isn't the best thing for you, and it just translated into "crazy mind".
he also isn't telling anyone not too, just his opinion. Did you really ever expect a spiritual leader that preaches sound mind and body to advocate laying around stoned all day?
I dont know much of anyone, short of maybe a few super pot heads, that would encourage everyone be inebriated-ly stoned or drunk all the time.
My interpretation of it is that smoking pot for a medical reason, even if it be to help you relax after a long day, ease some joint pain, or even calm you down after getting mad about something, is oke. Just don't lie around smoking to get high and shirk your responsibilities
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Re: Dalai Lama Supports Medical Marijuana [Re: Simplepowa]
#19072374 - 11/01/13 09:35 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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The Lama seems to oppose full legalization, although he does not exactly say that. He only says that he opposes using cannabis to have a crazy mind. Obviously, legalization does not affect whether or not people use it to have a crazy mind. If people do use it that way its their choice, but the Lama doesn't recommend that.
What he does recommend is its use as a medicine. It is commonly used as a medicine to relieve stress and anxiety, to get to sleep more easily, to cultivate happiness, fulfillment, and higher/spiritual consciousness, to have good ideas for improving our state of well being and the well being of mother earth and the possibility of world peace.
And let our food be our medicine. As a food, cannabis is rich in protein, a complete protein. It contains healthy fat including the perfect ratio of omega 3s to omega 6s. Like many green vegetables, it is a healthy source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Its fat content increases the absorption rate of the vitamins and minerals. It also contains cannabinoids which further boost the immune system, increasing our ability to recover from any illness and prevent illness in the first place.
Thanks for the advice Dalai Lama.
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Re: Dalai Lama Supports Medical Marijuana [Re: Peaceful Jib]
#19072412 - 11/01/13 09:43 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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And let me add that: stoned or not, we all need to be active to be healthy. Smoke all the time if you like, but just don't be lazy.
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Re: Dalai Lama Supports Medical Marijuana [Re: Talib]
#19072654 - 11/01/13 10:42 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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lifeiswhatyoumake said: People tend to get angry quickly when others disagree with them. I view it as a sign of weakness.
I don't even smoke weed. I'm not offended. /quote]
I meant to say "Some people tend to get angry quickly when others disagree with them." Woops!
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good quote from tricycle magazine, when one asked Dalai Lama, if drugs help to enlightenment? Eye hOpe s0
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Re: Dalai Lama Supports Medical Marijuana [Re: Talib]
#19074338 - 11/02/13 09:57 AM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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Talib said:
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lifeiswhatyoumake said: People tend to get angry quickly when others disagree with them. I view it as a sign of weakness.
I don't even smoke weed. I'm not offended.
But the Dalai Lama is being a bitch by judging people, saying it's not good and it gives you a "crazy mind."
I never expected much else though. He's never even been laid.
Wonder if he knows the oldest stash of marijuana in the world (2,700 years old) was found with a shaman near his stomping grounds? Probably not.
Link:
http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/12/11/ancient.cannabis/
That has nothing to do with anything frankly.
He isnt judging anyone. I wont judge heroin addicts. They are a victim of circumstance. Thats all
but if any heroin addict asked me if they should shoot up, I would say that it isnt good lol
it does give you a crazy mind. Being high is having a mind that isnt sober. Being farther away from reality is in a away being crazy is it not?
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Re: Dalai Lama Supports Medical Marijuana [Re: Repertoire89]
#19074345 - 11/02/13 09:59 AM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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You don't know how religion works do you? Ever hear the term "suggested donation"?
Don't bother answering, I still remember our other conversation "objective evidence for wizards and hobbits: goosebumps and fuzzy feelings"
real mature man
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Re: Dalai Lama Supports Medical Marijuana [Re: topdog82]
#19074371 - 11/02/13 10:05 AM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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he wasn't saying "crazy mind" in a positive light
Had he not been such a judgmental bald headed butthole surfer like he always is no one would have said anything
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#19074690 - 11/02/13 11:28 AM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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Illyabo said: he wasn't saying "crazy mind" in a positive light
Had he not been such a judgmental bald headed butthole surfer like he always is no one would have said anything
he is not judging anyone lol. he just said that it was bad. what the fuck do you want him to say? that its good?
theres no real debate about it. Weed has a negative effect of the mind. memory, slow down growth, etc. it all depends on the person. If you use weed to unwind then thats cool. If you flake on job interviews because you dont wanna quit weed for the drug test than weed is obviously hindering your progress. It has positives and negatives. The dalai lama seems to think the negative otuwiegh the positives
If someone asked him about sports and fantasy football and he said something stupid would you say anything?
You saying that he is a judgemental butthole is you being judgmental yourself hahah
my god...its just horrible how people on these boards think weed is "good" for you. It has medical applications. But so does xanax and opiates. doesnt make either of those drugs more "valid" recreational drugs
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Re: Dalai Lama Supports Medical Marijuana [Re: topdog82]
#19074784 - 11/02/13 11:53 AM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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Illyabo said: he wasn't saying "crazy mind" in a positive light
Had he not been such a judgmental bald headed butthole surfer like he always is no one would have said anything
he is not judging anyone lol. he just said that it was bad. what the fuck do you want him to say? that its good?
theres no real debate about it. Weed has a negative effect of the mind. memory, slow down growth, etc. it all depends on the person. If you use weed to unwind then thats cool. If you flake on job interviews because you dont wanna quit weed for the drug test than weed is obviously hindering your progress. It has positives and negatives. The dalai lama seems to think the negative otuwiegh the positives
If someone asked him about sports and fantasy football and he said something stupid would you say anything?
You saying that he is a judgemental butthole is you being judgmental yourself hahah
my god...its just horrible how people on these boards think weed is "good" for you. It has medical applications. But so does xanax and opiates. doesnt make either of those drugs more "valid" recreational drugs
I agree. People tend to forget that weed is just a drug that can fuck you up like any other drug. Yes, it has some benefits, but I never envisioned myself smoking weed after I graduate from college (which is coming up). It's time for me to grow up. The short term memory is the main issue... I feel like I don't have anything to talk about usually because my brain is just in a fog. I haven't smoked in 2 days and I feel great. I may just quit now.
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Dali Llama is a eastern hoax, he can keep his crazy mind theories to himself no one is going to give a shit whether he approves or disapproves.
You'd have to have some damn good pussy to tell me pot gives you a crazy mind and for me to believe it.
Edited by Konyap (11/02/13 12:06 PM)
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