Know your hemp — hemp and buddhism

Hemp has been part of all major religions. With the ability to use it as an intoxicant, it has gotten a bad rap. But was that the case always? Well, the short answer is no. Hemp, in fact, has been a major part of both Hinduism and Buddhism. Let us see some of the references to their usage in these respective religions. Hinduism The seventeenth-century Hindu text, Rajvallabha, concludes that consuming the food of the gods creates vital energy, increases mental powers, and brings delight to Shiva. Shiva is known as Lord of Bhang and on Shivratri (Shiva’s night), hot...