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#63 Cannabis - The Lost Sacrament of the Ancient World - Chris Bennett
About this Episode
Chris Bennett has been researching the historical role of cannabis in the spiritual life of humanity for more than a three decades. He is co-author of Green Gold the Tree of Life: Marijuana in Magic and Religion (1995); Sex, Drugs, Violence and the Bible (2001); and author of Cannabis and the Soma Solution (2010); Liber 420: Cannabis, Magickal herbs and the Occult (2018); and Cannabis: Lost Sacrament of the Ancient World (2023) . He has also contributed chapters on the the historical role of cannabis in spiritual practices in books such as The Pot Book (2010), Entheogens and the Development of Culture (2013), Seeking the Sacred with Psychoactive Substances (2014), One Toke Closer to God (2017), Cannabis and Spirituality (2016) and Psychedelics Reimagined (1999). Bennett’s research has received international attention from the BBC , Guardian, Sunday Times, Washington Post, Vice and other media sources. He currently resides in Nova Scotia, Canada.
Summary
Chris Bennett discusses his extensive research on cannabis and its historical, spiritual, and cultural significance. He critiques contemporary narratives surrounding psychedelics, particularly the mainstream acceptance of works like 'The Immortality Key,' while emphasizing the overlooked role of cannabis in ancient religious practices. Bennett shares his personal journey into cannabis research, the impact of monotheism on ancient practices, and the Gnostic perspective on spirituality. He reflects on the nature of consciousness, the influence of belief systems, and the future of cannabis in spiritual contexts. He describes his newest book Cannabis - The Lost Sacrament of the Ancient World.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Chris Bennett and His Work
03:30 The Immortality Key and Its Controversies
06:19 Cannabis in Ancient Cultures and Religion
09:15 Personal Journey and Early Experiences with Cannabis
12:18 The Historical Context of Cannabis Use
15:24 The Gnostic Perspective on Spirituality
18:07 The Role of Cannabis in Early Christianity
21:28 The Nag Hammadi Library and Its Significance
34:20 The Sacred Feminine and Cannabis in Ancient Myths
37:12 Cannabis and the Goddess: A Historical Perspective
40:13 The Gnostic Texts and Their Implications
42:29 Collective Consciousness and Spirituality
47:10 The Role of Cannabis in Modern Spirituality
51:31 The Dangers of Righteous Belief Systems
54:51 The Nature of Reality and Consciousness
58:19 The Influence of Religion on Society
01:01:02 Final Thoughts and Legacy
01:04:53 Podcast exit terence - 8:9:24, 8.01 PM.mp3
Chris Bennett’s New Book- https://a.co/d/i3py0eO
https://www.instagram.com/chris_bennett420/?hl=en
Keywords
Chris Bennett, cannabis, spirituality, ancient religions, Gnosticism, monotheism, consciousness, healing, historical context, belief systems, Marijuana, Ancient civilization, Psychedelics, Psychedelic, Hidden history, Ancient History,
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Intro and exit music used: Strange the dreamer by Savfk - www.youtube.com/@savfkmusic
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