Pipe smoking for meditation and contemplation

aura

I thought the general consensus of the scientific community was that genetic modification of things such as soy beans was not problematic.

They said the same thing about tobacco for many generations.
The general consensus and lobbying efforts of Monsanto is that genetic modification is not problematic. Better check your references.

MindGate

@Jeffrey
Sitting down, shutting off all stress and relaxing for an hour or two without a worry in the world

Sounds like meditation, not smoking. :)

robot

"The incomplete teaching explains the defilement in impure things in order to eliminate the profane; the complete teaching explains the the defilement in pure things in order to eliminate the sacred." from Sayings of Pai-chang, Five Houses of Zen by Thomas Cleary

It isn't about defilement. It is about health.
The unfortunate history of tobacco may well be repeated with the current genetic modification of soybeans. Nearly all soy in the U.S. is genetically modified soy at this point in history.
Tofu, tvp, and soy based vegetarian practitioners beware!
http://responsibletechnology.org/article-gmo-soy-linked-to-sterility

Were soybeans used in the sacred rituals of native americans too?

vinlyn

I thought the general consensus of the scientific community was that genetic modification of things such as soy beans was not problematic.

They said the same thing about tobacco for many generations.
The general consensus and lobbying efforts of Monsanto is that genetic modification is not problematic. Better check your references.

Well, I just randomly picked 7 articles about the topic on the internet, skimmed the, and found nothing at all conclusive about any problem.

Jeffrey

Mountains, I mentioned animosity because smokers were characterized as living 'long stinky lives'.. I definitely agree that smoking is quite a health risk. That is clear. On the topic of this thread smoking a pipe and not inhaling is less risk than smoking a pack of cigarettes daily. I maybe smoke my pipe daily in temperate weather and not at all when it isn't nice out. The things I like about it are all emotional content. In no way does smoking tobacco produce a healthy thing. Well one exception is that it can attenuate antipsychotics side effects such as tiredness and carbohydrate cravings..

ric03

Sounds like meditation, not smoking. :)

Smoking a cigarette is like eating a big mac for the mind )) It gives you a quick rush, is addictive and toxic and very bad for you. Pipe smoking is like a good, home cooked meal. Natural ingrediants )) Needs to be savoured and devoured slowly. Sure (if you eat it too fast or have it too often), like a good roast with veg and gravy, it is bad for you. In moderation, though, smoking a pipe is very similar to meditation: both lead to deep states of contemplation and and relaxation, both cultivate patience, inner peace and wisdom.