Budist Blog

Welcome to the Budist Blog, where we share stories that foster cannabis connoisseurship, spotlight standout producers, and highlight Budist events and company updates. Explore articles that help deepen product appreciation and celebrate the people, products, and culture shaping the future of cannabis.

Budist Newsletter: The Story of Quality

Nov 12, 2026

Budist’s monthly newsletter that highlights the Craft Sungrown Showcase at Hall of Flowers, The History of Weed and MJBowl.

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Event Recap: Hall of Flowers

Nov 12, 2026

On November 4-5, Budist partnered with Hall of Flowers at Cal Expo in Sacramento to present the Craft Sungrown Showcase.

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Event Recap: The History of Weed

Nov 10, 2026

On November 7, David Bienenstock presented The History of Weed, produced by Budist at the historic Chapel of the Flowers in Berkeley.

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Budist Newsletter: Rooted in Community

Oct 15, 2026

Last week, we wrapped up the two-month registration period for the 2026 MJBowl, and thanks to our incredible community of partners and judges, we exceeded our goals…

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Event Recap: IgniteIt California Spotlight

Oct 9, 2026

On October 7, around 400 cannabis operators, investors, policymakers, and leaders gathered in Downtown Los Angeles for discussions on California’s cannabis industry.

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Budist Newsletter: Expanding the Mission

Sep 10, 2026

This week, we’re wrapping up three exciting weeks in Colorado, where we’ve been working to launch the MJBowl, meet with our new team of judges and retail partner…

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Budist Newsletter: Partnerships Paving the Way

Aug 13, 2026

This month we’re excited to spotlight several partnerships that expand our work through competitions, consumer education…

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Event Recap: 2026 California Cannabis Awards

Jul 21, 2026

Opening weekend of the California State Fair brought the California cannabis community to Sacramento for several days of education…

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Budist Newsletter: The Role of Competitions

Jul 9, 2026

As we wrap up another successful California Cannabis Awards and begin preparing for the second annual MJBowl, I’ve been reflecting on how our industry…

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