A Guide to Living Fully in Turbulent times
Eco-philosopher Joanna Macy, Ph.D., is one of the best know spiritual activist in this country. She is a scholar of Buddhism, general systems theory, and deep ecology. A respected voice in movements for peace, justice, and ecology, she interweaves her scholarship with four decades of activism. Her wide-ranging work addresses psychological and spiritual issues of the nuclear age, the cultivation of ecological awareness, and the fruitful resonance between Buddhist thought and contemporary science. Her group methods have been adopted and adapted widely in classrooms, churches, and grassroots organizing. Her work helps people transform despair and apathy, in the face of overwhelming social and ecological crises, into constructive, collaborative action. The author of 10 previous books Mrs. Macy travels widely giving lectures, workshops, and trainings in the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Australia. She lives in Berkeley, California.
Praise for the 30th Anniversary Edition of World as Lover, World as
Self
“Joanna Macy unveils an ancient set of roots for our work to
transform the future. Macy weaves the spirit work of Buddhism into
our community and activism work, helping us grasp where we are in
the Great Turning.”—adrienne maree brown, author of Emergent
Strategy
“Brilliant, visionary, and essential, this is one of the wisest and
most important Buddhist-inspired books of our era. Joanna Macy is a
master, and her powerful, heart-centered work is a blessing,
showing us how to transform ourselves and the world.”—Jack
Kornfield, author of A Path With Heart
“Thirty years after its original publication, the wisdom in these
pages remains timeless and universal … as we face increasing
catastrophes due to the climate crisis, we need this book now more
than ever.”—Kazu Haga, author of Healing Resistance
“Joanna Macy's unrelenting dedication over decades to help catalyze
a radical shift within our collective awareness is a heroic gift …
a prescient, timeless map.… Even as Macy asks us to face the stark
realities of a collapsing world, she brings hope by reminding us to
stay ever faithful to the compassionate, bodhisattva
heart.”—Thanissara, author of Time to Stand Up
“When everything seems to be collapsing … Joanna Macy sings a song
to urge us not to run away, not to shrink away from these material
irruptions, but to open our hearts and anchor our bodies to a world
so sensuously alive that it could only be described as a lover. May
we never outgrow our elders.”—Bayo Akomolafe, PhD, author of These
Wilds Beyond our Fences
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