The spiritual journey is also experienced and expressed as going right into the heart of the world—into this world of suffering and brokenness and imperfection— to discover the sacred.
Joanna Macy
Guest Teacher
Joanna Macy, PhD (1929–2025), was a scholar of Buddhism, systems theory, and deep ecology, and a respected leader in movements for peace, justice, and ecology. Root teacher of the Work That Reconnects, she created a transformative framework for personal and social change. Her books include World as Lover, World as Self and Coming Back to Life. A beloved Spirit Rock friend, Joanna inspired countless activists worldwide.