World as Lover, World as Self

"Joanna Macy unveils an ancient set of roots for our work to transform the future."-adrienne maree brown, author of Emergent StrategyAn enduring classic of the environmental movement, Joanna Macy's poetic, groundbreaking call to action is poised to inspire a new generation."Joanna Macy unveils an ancient set of roots for our work to transform the future."-adrienne maree brown, author of Emergent StrategyAn enduring classic of the ecology movement by the founder of the Work That Reconnects, now more timely than everHumanity is in an existential crisis. Facing the magnitude of our global situation as individuals leaves us feeling alone, disempowered, and despairing. Who better to listen to for wisdom and solace than Joanna Macy, one of the originators of modern environmentalism, whose life's work has been to hear and heal our pain for the planet?World as Lover, World as Self draws on a lifetime of wisdom to offer a re-focus on the natural world, where readers can find the strength and spiritual nourishment to envision a new future for humanity built on a sustainable relationship with the earth. Rooted in the Buddha's teachings of paticca samuppada or "interdependent co-arising," Macy's reflections are especially relevant for activists who want to address the underlying mindsets of fear, greed, and selfishness that give rise to overconsumption and the ultimate destruction of our world. Both heartbreaking and uplifting, this definitive edition of World as Lover, World as Self will give a new generation of readers the tools and understanding with which to meet today's challenges and crises.

“Praise for Joanna Macy "This book ... invites readers into a thriving community of people who, like me, have been transformed by Joanna Macy's thought and practice." -- Naomi Klein , author of On Fire: The Burning Case For a Green New Deal "She was an environmentalist before that term was on every tongue.... Joanna Macy has come to embody a singular clarity of vision about the totality of what it means to be human--at this moment in time. Her wild love for the world is a beacon to us all." -- Krista Tippett , host of On Being "Joanna Macy is one of the planet's treasures." -- Bill McKibben , author of F alter: Has the Human Game Begun to Play Itself Out?”

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


 

JOANNA MACY, PhD, teacher and author, is a scholar of Buddhism, systems thinking and deep ecology. As the root teacher of the Work That Reconnects, Macy has created a ground-breaking framework for personal and social change that brings a new way of seeing the world as our larger body. Her many books include World as Lover, World as Self; Widening Circles, A Memoir; Active Hope- How to Face the Mess We're in without Going Crazy; and Coming Back to Life- The Updated Guide to the Work That Reconnects. Macy received a BA from Wellesley College in 1950 and a PhD in Religion from Syracuse University in 1978. She continues to write and teach in Berkeley, California, with two new books in press, including A Wild Love for the World- Joanna Macy and the Work of Our Times (ed. Stephanie Kaza). To learn more,

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