Stoner Meditation

Alright, so I must admit that I'm sort of a philosophy/spirituality addict.. I've read countless books on Judaism, Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, and philosophy (currently I identify most as being a Buddhist). And I must say that this is one of the best books I've ever read.The author is an old hippy dude that's smoked tons of bud in his life, and is also super into meditation and Eastern philosophy/spirituality. What he teaches in his book is essentially Buddhism, although not exactly Buddhism - for he supports the usage of marijuana and other psychedelics as spiritual tools, which does not play a significant role in Buddhism by any means. What's so great about this book is that the author is an amazing writer - everything he says is very direct, simple, plain and intuitive, while still overflowing with rich meaning. This dude is one wise man. I've read many books on Buddhism and Eastern Philosophy and this dude is one of the best at explaining some of the difficult concepts that Buddhism has. I think the reason I like it so much is because he's so down to earth and easy to relate too - he's a normal guy like you and me who wants to make sense out of life, and like you and me, turned to marijuana and meditation to try and find some meaning... I think one turn off of some of the super popular Buddhism books out there is that it's harder to relate to the authors.. although the authors might live simple lives, the lives the live are quite different than the ones we live... whereas I find it incredibly easy to relate to this author.There are so many stoners out there who feel lost and confused but who have a deep desire to find rich meaning and purpose out of life. The old answers that Religion has provided for the big questions about life just simply aren't working anymore for a significant amount of today's youth, people are turning to marijuana and meditation, among other things, to try to expand their minds and make sense and meaning out of the mystery of existence. This book offers some of the best and most honest advice/ guidance for stoners and people interested in Buddhism, meditation, spirituality, etc. Check it out and be sure to tell your friends about this book!EDIT: It has been 4 years since I wrote this review. I have been practicing Buddhism and mindfulness for over 8 years now. I have found immense meaning and healing through my practice and will continue to recommend mindfulness/meditation to others. However I want to add a disclaimer regarding the subject matter of my review. People need to know that marijuana, or psychedelic drugs more generally are not risk-free drugs, and there are many studies giving evidence that marijuana is associated with anxiety, depression, and other symptoms of mental illness. Notice I said "associated with" and not "causes". We still don't know if marijuana is causing the mental illness, or if it's the case that people who are struggling with mental illness turn to marijuana in an attempt to self-medicate. Nevertheless, I strongly recommend that if you feel your drug use is adding stress to your life or exacerbating your mental illness that you at a minimum take a break, or consider stopping altogether. There are plenty of things you can do to help manage and heal your stress: therapy, medical counseling, support groups, meditation/mindfulness, exercise, eating well, cultivating loving/supporting relationships with others, etc. There are so many resources available out there of people who want to help you with any mental illness you may have. Please don't give up or lose hope. Cheers.

I'm 30-40 pages in (3/13/15) and I can safely say the authors have an excellent grasp of meditation, but their use of metaphor dotted with aphorisms is an effective communication style. These aren't just professors expounding theory, these are mechanics showing you the dials and knobs on your own consciousness.

I was really impressed by it actually. He brings up a lot of topics and concepts that aren't usually talked about. It lacks information for those who don't smoke often. The exercises are fun and I found it very helpful in achieving some states I have not before

A very insightful book that presents aspects of spirituality and cannabis, but also insights from other psychedelics and buddhist meditation. I particularly liked his very clear and direct meditations on awakening, they worked wonders for me.

Will help stoners to get the most from their magic medicine. Without this book they may miss the cosmic point after the high wears off.

Extremely helpful! Any aspiring psychonaut should read!!

This book is a must for spiritual stoners.

Not even, it has it low points but, it is brave and authentic, and deffinitely worth reading, even if you don.t enhance your meditation through substances.