World as Lover, World as Self: 30th Anniversary Edition

Zusatztext 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 Informationen zum Autor Joanna Macy Klappentext An enduring classic of the ecology movement by the founder of the Work That Reconnects, now more timely than ever Humanity 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. Leseprobe Prologue: Entering the Bardo We are in a space without a map. With the likelihood of economic collapse and climate catastrophe looming, it feels like we are on shifting ground, where old habits and old scenarios no longer apply. In Tibetan Buddhism, such a space or gap between known worlds is called a bardo. It is frightening. It is also a place of potential transformation. As you enter the bardo, there facing you is the Buddha Akshobhya. His element is water. He is holding a mirror, for his gift is mirror wisdom, reflecting everything just as it is. And the teaching of Akshobhya's mirror is this: Do not look away. Do not avert your gaze. Do not turn aside. This teaching calls for radical attention and total acceptance. For the last forty years, I've been growing a form of experiential group work called the Work That Reconnects. It is a framework for personal a...

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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An enduring classic of the ecology movement by the founder of the Work That Reconnects, now more timely than ever

Humanity 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.

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“Joanna Macy unveils an ancient set of roots for our work to transform the future.”—adrienne maree brown, author of Emergent Strategy

An enduring classic of the ecology movement by the founder of the Work That Reconnects, now more timely than ever
 
Humanity 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 t…