Spotlight: Joanna Macy

Joanna Macy taught, inspired, and encouraged thousands through her "Work that Reconnects", a culmination of the foundations in her teaching and the fountain of collaborative creativity across Macy’s lifetime.

Discover ten books by, about, or including Joanna Macy.

Recent Reader Guides

Working with Difficult Emotions

11 Books for Working with Difficult Emotions

With the rise of global disasters, political conflict, and social unrest, alongside increased distractions that negatively effect us mentally and emotionally, it's difficult to find peace inside and out. Many of our books are geared toward learning how to reframe our mind and heart to work with unsettling world events, challenging relationships, and inner conflict. If you're looking for a good place to start, here are 11 books for working with difficult emotions like anger and fear in the face of conflict and uncertainty.

Recent Videos

Zen Master Shundo Aoyama

We paid a visit to Zen Master Shundo Aoyama at her nunnery in Nagoya, Japan, and she shared with us some words that capture the essence of her book, Zen Seeds: 60 Essential Buddhist Teachings on Effort, Gratitude, and Happiness.

Shambhala Author Events

Commit to Sit: The Roots of Goodness

Commit to Sit: The Roots of Goodness

June 18th – September 15th, 2025 | Online via Zoom

Karma Pakshi: His Life & Meditations

Karma Pakshi: His Life & Meditations

July 1, 2025 | 7:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time (23:00 UTC)) | Nalandabhodi Montreal, and also Online

3-Day Annual Summer Meditation Retreat | Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche | Online and In-Person

3-Day Annual Summer Meditation Retreat | Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche | Online and In-Person

Friday, July 18th - Sunday, July 20th from 10:00am - 4:00pm Pacific Time | Petaluma, CA

How Compassion Works | Paul Condon with Cody Christopherson | Bloomsbury Books

How Compassion Works | Paul Condon with Cody Christopherson | Bloomsbury Books

Monday, July 21, 2025 | 7:00 PM Pacific Time | Bloomsbury Books (Ashland, OR)