The main thing is...you don't. So, if you do, for years at it, as I have, things seem quite different, is all.
It's not advanced in any way. I is just Knowledge of Self.
To say advanced is just more hierarchy and leads away from Oneness. Likewise, to judge another as arrogant may lead away from Oneness.
Religions are very judgmental, don't cha' know? They crave Otherness and damn us if we don't.
Sorry, i guess i misinterpretted what you said.
And sir, I use meditation in my life as well. Coupled with my beliefs i have found it a profound tool in my own self actualization.
I guess if you could explain to me how somebody cannot live a life of devine simplicity "oneness" and still believe in a religion, I would appreciate that incite. Because I have done both for years.
!!!A religion cannot judge anyone, or anything!!!
Only people can.
My religion actually teaches not to pass judgement, as i believe do many.
If you have studied meditation for so long, I hope you have found some elightenment. What you should know is there are many forms of enlightenment, as well as paths to reach it.
With you being so self aware and down with the 'oneness' I would hope you could see that practicing religion, is indeed, a form of meditation. It is a proven path to enlightenment.
Religion causes war all over the world, people do crazy things in the name of it, but religiin itself preaches acceptance, forgiveness & love. Nothing about bombing buildings, religious wars, etc etc
Just because people do things in the name of religion, does not mean religion is behind it. In fact, if the most extreme religious grouos in the world actually practiced what they say they are fighting for, they would be non issue.