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Boldly bringing together the beneficial teachings of Buddhism, Christianity, & Mother Earth Spirituality, listen to Parson Michael R. Malley share Reflections and Meditations from the services of Sacred Ground Community Church & Sangha.

DHARMA TALKS from SACRED GROUND Parson Michael Malley

    • Religion & Spirituality

Boldly bringing together the beneficial teachings of Buddhism, Christianity, & Mother Earth Spirituality, listen to Parson Michael R. Malley share Reflections and Meditations from the services of Sacred Ground Community Church & Sangha.

    Compassionate Listening, Sacred Birdsongs, & The Road to Emmaus

    Compassionate Listening, Sacred Birdsongs, & The Road to Emmaus

    In this Dharma Talk from the May 3, 2020, Sunday Morning SACRED GROUND Service, Parson Michael R. Malley speaks of...





    the Compassionate Listening of Thich Nhat Hanh & Art Gish,



    the Road To Emmaus in Luke's Gospel,



    the thin wall between us & the Otherworld at Beltaine & Easter,



    sacred birdsongs for the dying,



    and Jesus Christ opening our eyes & ears to the Sacred before us.





    (Music: Courtesy of Adrian Von Ziegler, “My Black Rose.” )

    • 11 min
    Enemies, Honeysuckle, & Compassion

    Enemies, Honeysuckle, & Compassion

    * Enemies, Honeysuckle, & Compassion *





    In this Dharma Talk from the January 17, 2021, Sunday Morning SACRED GROUND Service, Parson Michael R. Malley speaks of...







    Metaphors in Nature and the Natural World;



    the Deadly Riot at the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. on January 6, 2021;



    Thich Nhat Hanh's response to the 9/11 Terrorist Attack;



    Luke 11:24-26 and the Seven Evil Spirits;



    People being Saturated with Suffering;



    Perseverance, Diligence, Understanding, and Agape Love;



    Legacy, Mission, Purpose, and Meaning.









    (Music: Courtesy of Adrian Von Ziegler, “My Black Rose.” )

    • 11 min
    Imbolc, Psalm 104, Thomas Traherne, & Father Sun in Our Heart (Thich Nhat Hanh)

    Imbolc, Psalm 104, Thomas Traherne, & Father Sun in Our Heart (Thich Nhat Hanh)

    In this Dharma Talk from the January 31, 2021, Sunday Morning SACRED GROUND Service, Parson Michael R. Malley speaks of... 



    Non-Linear Theology, Eco-Spirituality, Eco-Theology.



    Circles, Cycles, the Irish Celtic “Turning of the Year” - Imbolc. 



    Thomas Traherne’s Centuries; Psalm 104; Thich Nhat Hanh’s Love Letter to the Earth.



    Mother Earth, Father Sun. 



    Gratitude, Thanks. 



    Our Non-Separate, Inter-Being with the Seasons; Winter Play. 



    Wonder, Awe, & Blessings.



    (Music: Courtesy of Adrian Von Ziegler, “My Black Rose.” )

    • 11 min
    The Prodigal Son & Maitri: Love & Understanding

    The Prodigal Son & Maitri: Love & Understanding

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    Today's DHARMA TALK includes:



    The Story of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15).



    The Buddhist teaching that Love (Maitri) requires Understanding.



    Brothers & Siblings in the Bible.



    The Cultural Divides & Chasms - even within our Families & among Old Friends.



    The Mirror-like Wisdom of the Judeo-Christian Bible (and Michael's fondness for the King James Version).



    Thich Nhat Hanh's teaching on the Power of Humor & Humility (not taking oneself too seriously).



    His podcast series FRESH GREEN BLESSINGS: READING THE JUDEO-CHRISTIAN BIBLE THROUGH A BUDDHIST LENS WITH MOTHER EARTH EYES.



    Jesus, Maitreya (the Buddha-to-come), and G-d as Spiritual Helpers, Available Resources in this Moment.





    Parson Michael R. Malley's Dharma Talk from the February 14, 2021 Sunday Morning Service of Sacred Ground Community Church & Sangha.





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    Music: Courtesy of Adrian Von Ziegler, “My Black Rose.”

    • 17 min
    Living, Dying, & Possibilities for Change: The Prophet Ezekiel & Thich Nhat Hanh

    Living, Dying, & Possibilities for Change: The Prophet Ezekiel & Thich Nhat Hanh

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    Today's DHARMA TALK includes:



    Thich Nhat Hanh, Ezekiel 18.



    Ancestors’ Continuations, our InterBeing Natures.



    On Melding Buddhism, Christianity, & Earth-centered Spirituality.



    Impermanence, Dynamism, Changefulness, even G-d Changes His Mind (Jonah 3:10).



    Non-Linear Theology: Seasons, Lent, Easter, Liturgical Year.



    Social Justice & the Hebrew Prophets.



    Mourning, Understanding, Selflessness, and Recognizing Dying & Aliveness in Others.





    Parson Michael R. Malley's Dharma Talk from the February 28, 2021 Sunday Morning Service of Sacred Ground Community Church & Sangha.





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    You might also enjoy our Podcast Series FRESH GREEN BLESSINGS: READING THE JUDEO-CHRISTIAN BIBLE THROUGH A BUDDHIST LENS WITH MOTHER EARTH EYES.





    Music: Courtesy of Adrian Von Ziegler, “My Black Rose.”

    • 21 min
    Growth, Renewal, & Valuing "Not Knowing"

    Growth, Renewal, & Valuing "Not Knowing"

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    Thich Nhat Hanh, Luke 21:29-38.



    Be Like a Tree - Growing, Changing.



    The Literary Device of Biblical Inclusio, Book Ends in the Bible.



    Free of Constructs, No PreConceived Notions - even regarding Enlightenment & Jesus Christ.



    Jesus Outside, Alone, In Nature, At Night, Rejuvenating - Eco-Spirituality, Eco-Theology.



    Possibilities for Growth in Enlightenment, Compassion, Loving-Kindness, Understanding, Agape Love.



    Jesus Promotes Questions; Biblical Zen Koans; The Judeo-Christian Bible as Koan.



    Being Religious & Spiritual as Valuing Questions, Humility, Modesty, Not Knowing, Curiosity, Learning.



    The Dance of NonLinear Theology.





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    You may also enjoy our Podcast Series FRESH GREEN BLESSINGS: READING THE JUDEO-CHRISTIAN BIBLE THROUGH A BUDDHIST LENS WITH MOTHER EARTH EYES. CLICK HERE to LISTEN.





    Music: Courtesy of Adrian Von Ziegler, “My Black Rose.”

    • 22 min

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