Laughing Buddha
6/15/2026
Laughing Buddha was, without question, the best strain I’ve ever smoked—at least 5–6 years ago. It was so good that friends visiting from out of town would make a trip to the dispensary specifically to buy some because they couldn’t find anything comparable back home in Canada.
That said, the Laughing Buddha available today is not the same strain I fell in love with years ago. I understand that LB is a difficult and time-consuming plant to grow, and getting it right takes skill and patience. I’ve even heard that WA Growers stopped producing it because the cultivation process was too challenging and not profitable enough. My response to that would be simple: raise the price if you have to, but keep the quality high.
Unfortunately, the last few versions of Laughing Buddha I’ve tried from different growers have been major disappointments. If you’re buying it today, just be aware that it may not live up to the legendary reputation it earned years ago.
Back in its prime, I would have rated Laughing Buddha an easy 11/10—an A+++++ strain and my all-time favorite. Today, based on recent experiences, I’d give it no more than a 2/5.
Growers: please do this strain justice. The original Laughing Buddha was something truly special.