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

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