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“Confirming an intuitive sense I've always felt for the interconnectedness of all things, this doctrine has provided me ways to understand the intricate web of co-arising that links one being with all other beings, and to apprehend the reciprocities between thought and action, self and universe.”

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Joanna Macy is a renowned author, activist, and environmentalist. Born on May 2, 1929, she is known for her contributions to environmental protection and ecofeminism. more

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