Sacred Use of Cannabis

"Within the deep recesses of human understanding,
the intuitive faculty steers its course. For many who are in touch
with this sixth sense, the realm of the spirit is supreme.
Anything that demonstrates a possibility for psycho/spiritual uplifting
is known to be sacred. Marijuana is so recognized and revered."
—The Benefits of Marijuana:
Physical, Psychological and Spiritual by Joan Bello

We use an invocation when we “get married”
(there’s lots of fun ways to play like: “Are you with Mary”?
“Did you get married”? —and so on) which consciously shifts
our attention to the sacredness of imbibing her.
(Similar to a familiar prayer you may know)

“Hail Mary Full of Grace the Goddess is in Thee
Blessed Art Thou Amongst All Creation
And Blessed is the Fruit of Thy Body

Holy Mary, Lover of Us All
We Embrace the World You Offer Before Us
And Open to Living and Being Your Love”

The dominant patriachal, consumer, culture has largely driven many
away from a holistic and intimate relationship with "SHE"
(both the cannabis plant and the divine feminine).



Appreciating “Mary” for her consciousness expanding and sexual/spiritual
enhancement capabilities begins with her roots embedded extensively and intelligently
in the earth, feeding off Gaia’s energy, growing prolifically in almost any type of location.

Mary draws up nourishment from Gaia through her mighty stalks (which grow to
amazing proportions and have tremendous strength —taking on a muscularity in appearance) out to expansive leaves that are remarkable in their shape and size. Larger “shade” leaves (which can span 12" or more) protect young leaf buds coming up
underneath. These huge leaves suck in the Sun’s nourishment like giant solar
panels feeding energy to the power-“plant.”

Complex systems pump nourishment up hollow stalks and stems which conduits sun energy throughout the plant. With the change of season come changes in the plant,
which begin flowering in the second half of the year. Capacious carpellate flower buds
emote an intoxicating scent that beckons your personal attention and intimate connection with mother earth -Gaia- and with spirit -the divine- through imbibing her with sacred intent and by appreciating her stellar plant aspects.

We also have a four directions prayer we use for auspicious occasions and Mary features prominently in the Mythic Love mentoring and infusions we offer. Partaking of Mary
is by no means mandatory; we invite people to experience Mary in this sacred way
as a means to access her transformative and consciousness expanding gifts.

We've included several books you can read about Cannabis "Mary" that will help to dispel
all fear from the mind. Please take time to read them so that you are informed.

Meanwhile, here is our call to all lovers of Mary - may we meet on that field
that’s beyond right and wrong and enjoy each other's divinity.

 

 

 

Known as "asa" in early Japan, a Shaman would hold hemp fibres above a sick person's head to expel demons. The belief was that purity and impurity couldn't coexist
near each other —as hemp was
a pure material, natural
fibre of great strength,
it could counteract demons.
(Cannabis: a History by Martin Booth)

The Atharva Veda says cannabis
is how one communes with Shiva
and lists it as one of the five sacred plants. It also contains a prayer
invoking cannabis to deliver mankind from disaster, disease
and demons. Through cannabis
use mankind is cleansed from sins.

The ancient Hebrews called it
"kaneh bosm," "fragrent cane" and used it religiously in the
Holy Anointing Oil and as
hashish insense —burned at the temple during ceremony.
Exodus 30:22-33

Early Brahmin in India believed cannabis took them closer to enlightenment and the gods,
helping them overcome hunger, thirst, and pain.

Legend has it that Prince Siddhartha (who would later become Buddha)
survived six years eating only hemp seed while seeking enlightenment.

Cannabis played a central role in
the ancient Tantric Buddhist & Hindu movement (200 A.D.+) chanting spells and mantras while cannabis incense was burnt. It was also used during meditation and sexual yoga to obtain another
plane of consciousness and
enhance sexual physicality
—creating a sense of sexual union.

The ancient Persians called it "qunubu" —the drug for sadness.

The Egyptians called it "smsmt"
and used it as a:
medicine, poultice, enema,
sedative, and cure for glaucoma.