Budist Blog

Welcome to the Budist Blog, where we feature articles that foster cannabis connoisseurship, spotlight standout farmers and makers, and share highlights from Budist events and company updates. Explore stories that celebrate quality, craftsmanship, and the culture shaping the future of cannabis.

Featured Brand: Khalifa Kush

May 14, 2025

Wiz Khalifa isn’t just a rapper who smokes weed. He’s the rapper who smokes weed. And he turned that into one of the most successful…

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Budist Newsletter: The New Face of Cannabis

May 9, 2025

This past month marked a powerful moment for Budist and the broader cannabis connoisseurship movement. In a CBS News…

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Event Recap: Hash Nouveau

May 6, 2025

As cannabis inches closer to cultural legitimacy, we’re watching something deeper emerge: a desire not just to consume, but to connect.

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California Cannabis Awards: Setting the National Standard

Apr 30, 2025

With just days left to enter, the 2025 California Cannabis Awards are closing submissions next week…

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Budist Newsletter: Breaking New Ground

Apr 16, 2025

Last month, Budist brought together a group of curious minds and passionate palates for an event we called Higher Ground…

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Event Recap: Higher Ground

Apr 4, 2025

There are few rituals more precious to a cannabis and coffee connoisseur than the legendary…

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The Role of the Cannabis Critic

Mar 13, 2025

Every established industry has critics – knowledgeable people who have spent years cultivating their knowledge and palate…

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Budist Newsletter: Season of Sessions

Mar 7, 2025

Event season is officially underway, and this year we’re excited to expand one of our most popular ways of bringing people together…

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Featured Brand: Space Gem

Feb 12, 2025

When it comes to edibles, there are three main factors that I look at to determine a product’s quality: taste, efficacy and overall product quality.

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