Joanna Macy
Dr. Joanna Rogers Macy (1929-2025) was a pioneering activist, ecologist, and author in engaged Buddhism.
Her work bridged Buddhist philosophy with environmental and social activism, exploring themes of interconnectedness and spiritual ecology.
Her published works include Mutual Causality in Buddhism and General Systems Theory, World as Lover, World as Self, and Rilke's Book of Hours.
She also contributed writings on nuclear guardianship, wildlife, and vegan ethics.
Macy developed the "Work That Reconnects" approach, teaching workshops for decades that helped people address environmental grief and cultivate active hope in facing global crises.
