Did you know that there is a sect with buddhism (I'm NOT kidding) that thinks it's ok to drink to the point of "increased awareness."  Now, my understanding is that it is pretty minor drinking.... but still..... buddhism, for pity sake!

This, given what we all know here, probably comes as no real surprise.  Sooner or later, he was going to have to permit "drugs," whether it is alcohol or otherwise, to "amplify" the effect of meditation.  I mean, let's get serious here.  Other than a few minor highs...... how many times did meditation really send you over the edge in bliss?  I know I had a few..... but that is just the point.... a "few" times out of HOW MUCH PRACTICE? 

I still say..... 30+ years and NOBODY has been liberated...... that is a terrible track record, no?