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The scandel is that they have significant amounts of money making them worthy of being a target. Buddhism in Thailand is a unique culture.

Do the 100,000 prostrations of Dzogchen. The Tibetan Lamas say that after completion laziness permanently leaves and is not possible.

Mussolini started out a a socialist and is the person who really developed fascism long before it was adopted by Hitler. This was the real fascism and not just name calling. During the same time period, the 1933 plot to overthrow President Franklin D. Roosevelt and establish a fascist dictatorship in the US was revealed by retired Marine Corps Major General Smedley Butler. Arch conservatives like Douglas McArthur were overwhelmingly loyal to the Constitution and served under FDR during World War II. Conservatives could have taken out FDR if they wanted too. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Business_Plot

Blaming men for not socializing is feeding into the myth of the individual. In reality, the society is making people more isolated and the individual has less control than he thinks. There is no longer a sense of solidarity for the collective. The sexual revolution promised sexual liberation but actually did the opposite. Because a woman’s sexuality is a valuable resource subject to control, manipulation, and exploitation. Freedom means freedom to fulfill one’s desires which is actually slavery. The modern world is turning us all into resources and objects and it is getting hard to find someone that cares about anything beyond their own desires.

Dating has changed dramatically for the average man. Up until the 1960s, if a man had a job and a car he was highly desirable. The girl next store was enthusiastic about marrying him so she could get away from her father. Today, even normal successful men are complaining they are invisible and women are pursuing the top 10% of men. Rich men can offer unlimited entertainment during what use to be child bearing years. Of course, the trajectory of winner take all neoliberal capitalism is going to eventually commodify access to women, which in their terms would be considered a valuable resource. The gamified dating apps take further advantage of the losers by getting a monopoly over access to play a rigged game. To the unregulated capitalists we are all resources and objects to be exploited.

I do physical yoga and stretching every day. Stretching is as important as exercise and increases blood flow to muscles.

When you are in a leaky boat you throw everything overboard that isn’t essential. When the shit hits the fan, you tend to quickly abandon all the silly stuff that doesn’t work and focus on the truth for your own survival. It sheds delusion.

Given that it is thousands of years old, it is more than reasonable to search for the reasons why it works. Things that consistently harm tend to be deleted by history. The Yoga Sutras actually never mention any specific asana, but only says an asana should be stable and comfortable. That is because in the yoga sutras, asanas were preparation for meditation. The full lotus is the most stable of all the meditation asanas.

My view on spirituality is that it doesn’t get real until you have a serious encounter with suffering. Everything else is either entertainment or intellectual masturbation.

I asked my AI assistant about the video and whether the full Lotus is inherently unsafe and it gave a response with some details. The general conclusion is that it is possible to do full lotus safely. The claims made by the teacher in the YouTube video you referenced—that the full lotus pose (Padmasana) is inherently unsafe because it requires excessive hip rotation beyond the joint’s design and causes knee damage—can be critically examined using anatomical and biomechanical insights from credible sources. While there are valid concerns about the safety of lotus pose, especially for those with limited hip mobility or pre-existing joint issues, the argument that it is universally impossible to perform safely oversimplifies the issue and is not entirely accurate. Below, I’ll address the two main claims (hip joint rotation and knee damage) and provide a balanced perspective based on available evidence, including references that counter the teacher’s assertions.1. Hip Joint Rotation and StabilityThe teacher’s claim that the hip joint is only designed to rotate 45 degrees and that lotus pose requires excessive rotation, leading to loosened ligaments and damaged stability, is partially correct but misleading in its absoluteness. Hip Joint Range of Motion: The hip is a ball-and-socket joint capable of significant external rotation, which is necessary for lotus pose. While the “normal” range of hip external rotation is often cited as around 40–45 degrees in orthopedic literature (e.g., Kouyoumdjian et al., 2011, measured an average of 40.7 degrees in seated subjects with hips and knees flexed at 90 degrees), this is an average for healthy adults in general activities, not a strict limit. Some individuals, particularly those with greater flexibility or specific anatomical variations (e.g., longer femoral neck or shallower hip socket), can achieve greater external rotation without compromising joint stability. Sources suggest that lotus pose requires approximately 100–115 degrees of external rotation at the hip, depending on the posture’s execution and whether forward bending is involved (e.g., Yoga Journal estimates 115 degrees for upright lotus and up to 145 degrees with a forward bend). Ligament Stability: The claim that achieving the necessary rotation for lotus requires loosening ligaments to the point of damaging hip stability is not universally true. Ligaments do provide passive stability to the hip, but flexibility in lotus primarily comes from stretching muscles (e.g., internal rotators like tensor fascia latae, gluteus medius, and minimus) and gradually increasing soft tissue pliability through consistent practice. Properly performed, lotus does not inherently destabilize the hip joint. For individuals with naturally mobile hips or those who progressively develop flexibility through preparatory poses (e.g., Baddha Konasana, Pigeon Pose), the pose can be achieved without forcing ligaments beyond their safe range. However, forcing the pose in individuals with anatomical limitations (e.g., deep hip sockets or short femoral necks) can indeed strain ligaments or cause compression, but this is not a universal outcome. Individual Anatomical Variations: Not all bodies are suited for lotus due to anatomical differences, such as femoral torsion (anteversion or retroversion) or hip socket depth. For some, achieving lotus may be impossible without discomfort, but for others, it is accessible with proper preparation. The key is respecting individual limits and avoiding force. Sources emphasize that yoga should not cause pain, and preparatory poses can safely increase hip mobility without compromising stability. 2. Knee Joint Twisting and DamageThe claim that lotus pose inherently twists and damages the knee joint is also an overgeneralization. While lotus can stress the knees if performed incorrectly or without adequate hip flexibility, it is not inherently damaging when practiced mindfully. Knee Mechanics in Lotus: The knee is a hinge joint designed primarily for flexion and extension, with limited rotational capacity (approximately 45–50 degrees of lateral rotation when flexed between 30–90 degrees). In lotus, the knees are fully flexed, and some lateral rotation occurs, which is within the normal range for healthy knees when the pose is executed correctly. The primary issue arises when insufficient hip external rotation transfers stress to the knee, causing it to twist or bend sideways (adduction), which can strain the medial meniscus, lateral collateral ligament, or other structures. This risk is significant if practitioners force their legs into the pose without adequate hip mobility, as the knee compensates for the hip’s limitations. Protecting the Knees: Experts recommend several strategies to minimize knee stress in lotus: Hip Mobility First: Prioritizing hip-opening poses (e.g., Baddha Konasana, Janu Sirsasana, Pigeon Pose) ensures the femur rotates externally in the hip socket, reducing the need for knee rotation. Flex the Foot: Flexing the foot in lotus engages muscles that stabilize the tibia, minimizing knee rotation and protecting the joint. Use Props: Elevating the hips with a cushion or placing a block under the knee can reduce strain by allowing a more natural alignment. Avoid Force: Forcing the foot onto the thigh or pushing the knee down can overstretch ligaments or compress the meniscus, leading to injury. Gentle progression is key. Preparatory Poses: Practicing poses like Half Lotus or Fire Log Pose can build the necessary flexibility and strength without overloading the knees. Evidence of Safety: Sources indicate that lotus is anatomically possible and safe for individuals with sufficient hip and knee flexibility, provided they practice mindfully and respect their body’s limits. For example, Yoganatomy.com notes that lotus requires significant but achievable hip and knee mobility, and knee rotation within safe ranges is normal during the pose. The key is to avoid compensatory movements at the knee due to tight hips. Additionally, many practitioners report performing lotus without knee issues after proper preparation, suggesting that the pose is not inherently damaging. Debunking the ArgumentThe teacher’s argument that lotus is impossible to do safely is debunked by sources that highlight the pose’s accessibility with proper preparation and respect for anatomical individuality. For instance: Yoganatomy.com (2020) explicitly states that lotus is anatomically possible if there is sufficient flexibility in the hip and knee joints, countering the claim that it always damages the knees. It emphasizes that knee issues stem from hip tightness, not the pose itself, and that mindful practice can mitigate risks. Yoga Journal (2025) provides detailed guidance on protecting the knees in lotus by ensuring most rotation comes from the hips, not the knees, and using props or modifications like Half Lotus for those with less mobility. It refutes the idea that lotus is universally unsafe by offering safe variations. Arhanta Yoga (2021) stresses that knee pain in lotus results from compensatory movements due to tight hips, not an inherent flaw in the pose. It recommends techniques like flexing the foot and using props to ensure safety. Yoga International (2016) offers practical tips for building lotus safely, emphasizing gradual hip opening and avoiding force, which directly counters the claim that the pose inevitably destabilizes joints. ConclusionThe teacher’s claims are overly absolute. While lotus pose can pose risks to the knees and hip stability if performed incorrectly or forced, it is not inherently unsafe. With adequate hip flexibility, proper technique, and respect for individual anatomical limits, many practitioners can perform lotus safely. The key is to prioritize hip mobility, use preparatory poses, avoid forcing the knees, and employ props when needed. Anatomical variations mean lotus may not be accessible to everyone, but this does not equate to universal danger. For further reading, I recommend the following sources, which provide detailed guidance on safe practice: Yoga Journal’s article on protecting knees in lotus: https://www.yogajournal.com Yoganatomy’s analysis of lotus pose feasibility: https://www.yoganatomy.com Arhanta Yoga’s guide to safe lotus practice: https://www.arhantayoga.org

Stretching is amazing. It's become a practice for me.

I can’t do full lotus yet. I do a Burmese position. It took me almost 2 years of daily stretching to get to the point where I can sit for an hour perfectly still without pain in my legs. My meditation teacher could do long sits of 4 or 5 hours with full lotus. He is in his 80s now and his knees are just fine. If I could do full lotus I would. I trust yoga and the body more than I trust superficial scientific explanations based on generalities that don’t acknowledge the individual uniqueness of each body. If you connect to your body, your body tells you how far it can go. If you have genetic knee problems, then you will avoid certain asanas because your body told you (not a book). There are yoga asanas that put far more pressure on the knees than full lotus. I remember years ago I decided to start running. The first day my knees hurt so bad I couldn’t walk up a flight of stairs. But I didn’t stop running. I ended up running in a dozen marathons. I am aware that knees can’t adopt, but the connecting muscles and fascia do adopt to strengthen the joint. The body has powerful adaptation and healing abilities.

I good practice is surrender. Many of the great saints had serious physical illnesses. Everything that happens is a gift to help you grow.

When you look at the large number of high-level famous and powerful men that Epstein was friends with, I can come up with only two explanations: 1) he had the charisma and charm of Benjamin Franklin, or 2) he had access to underage women.

People have been doing full lotus for thousands of years. They lived in societies where people didn’t have chairs and would squat, which naturally opens the hips. It was probably chosen because it was so comfortable and highly stable. Today, people use chairs which ruins their backs and posture. If anything is bad for your health, it’s a chair.

You have to do a general hip opening routine to gradually work up to it. That includes stretching the adductors and external hip rotator muscles. Include the prayer squat and pigeon stretch. I had a yoga instructor tell me that the lotus position is something that should be possible for a normal person. In other words, you don’t have to be double jointed or anything unusual. It’s the best position for advanced meditators because it is so stable and doesn’t put undue pressure on any part of the body, allowing it to be held hours at a time.

Believing in science is just as much a product of one’s environment (education) as religion. A secularist has a sense of superiority over the superstitious Christian. If you think about it a while, you will see that this is the exact equivalent of a Christian believing the secularist is lost because he doesn’t know Jesus. Believing your system is the correct viewpoint is human nature.

I have never been that impressed by Neil deGrasse Tyson. He is a media star and an evangelist of Scientism who preaches that science is the only path of true knowledge. The true believers of the head demand correct epistemology. As for scientists, the ground breaking scientists who developed quantum mechanics studied Hindu scriptures: Erwin Schrodinger, Niels Bohr, Werner Heisenberg, Robert Oppenheimer, David Bohm. They are a magnitude above the elite scientist category.

I think the best use of the medicines is in healing. For example, I have a friend who uses ayahuasca to help him live with fibromyalgia. Of course, healing and spirituality are inseparable. Psychedelics capture your imagination and can use your memory to simulate an awakening experience, but not the real thing

He is missing the direct experience of truth. His intelligence just rearranges the available concepts. The sages of the East developed technologies such as meditation to give direct experience. If you are limited to concepts, it’s garbage in garbage out.

It was always a conspiracy theory. The right-wing used conspiracy theories to get Trump elected. Now, the administration is just doing a song and dance and hoping it goes away, since it was fake all along. Alex Jones is a scum bag and an excuse for a human being, but has become very good at propaganda.

It makes me wonder whether America is transitioning to direct rule by billionaires, with Trump and Elon Musk as examples. Usually the big money keeps invisible and just buys off all the politicians.

This might be a realistic target to give him a powerful voice given the amount of money he has. "Musk, the world’s richest man, suggested Friday that the new party could focus “on just 2 or 3 Senate seats and 8 to 10 House districts.”" https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/05/elon-musk-america-party-democrats-trump.html

All this tough guy theatrics shows an underlying insecurity about America’s crumbling role in the world and the pending dominance of China. It’s the same as Andrew Tate’s thug persona. The projection of strength. But it is all theater. Real strength doesn’t need the clown show. But they are now destroying the lives of people in the US who are doing the jobs nobody else wants to and rounding them up. Being a bully to those who can’t fight back is safe for the coward.

He's a quack. But knows how to use youtube and get likes.