WELCOME
Sacred Art of Living was established in 1996 by Richard and Mary Groves in Bend, Oregon USA. A first-of-its-kind nonprofit spiritual education institute, SALC provides workshops, retreats and professional development resources focused on whole-person caregiving — especially related to the art of living and dying. We are committed to the tradition of deep ecumenism and the relationship between contemporary sciences and the healing arts. Our vision is inspired by the world’s great wisdom traditions and has reached more than twenty thousand participants from thirty-five countries.
PROGRAMS
Art of Living & Dying Series
The Art of Living & Dying Series is more about living than about dying. Four internationally acclaimed modules draw from the wisdom of our ancestors that the quality of life is enhanced when we do not live in fear or denial of suffering and our mortality.
Becoming Anamcara
Anamcara is an ancient Gaelic term meaning “soul friend.” The purpose of this two-year intensive apprenticeship is to deepen the quality of all our relationships enabling anyone to become a “compassionate companion” through the many stages of living and dying.
Soul & Science: Virtual Resources
Soul & Science: Lessons for Caregivers is a virtual destination for personal and professional caregivers. Timely series offer both information and inspiration through easy-to-access lessons–providing real life best practices and continuing education opportunities.
Enneagram Studies
The Enneagram is a remarkable tool for psychological and spiritual growth. Our studies offer valuable life skills for self-awareness and improved relationships. Our workshops and retreats are unique in drawing from the ancient wisdom schools that apply Enneagram insights in the art of spiritual discernment.
Pilgrimages
For thirty years SALC has offered first class travel experiences to great world sites. Regularly scheduled pilgrimages to many North American and European locations are opportunities to visit amazing places together with a deep encounter with other cultures.
Podcasts
Soul Size Questions focus on some of the big topics that many people today across generations are talking about. Sacred Art of Living podcasts explore issues about the things that give meaning and hope to life. We especially look forward to exploring how the worlds of science, psychology and spirituality interrelate.
EVENTS
A Living Spiritual Will
January 11, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Art of Living & Dying Series: Module 2 | Diagnosing Spiritual Suffering
January 17, 2025 @ 9:00 am - January 18, 2025 @ 2:00 pm
Online Spirit of the Enneagram Jan. 24-25, 2025
January 24, 2025 @ 9:00 am - January 25, 2025 @ 4:00 pm
RESOURCES
Book of Life
We invite you to use our Sacred Art of Living Book of Life as a way or remembering persons and special needs. You can include the names of the living or deceased. We invite you to use the Book of Life as a way of sharing intentions which are forwarded to special communities that are located in sacred places around the world.
Olive Branch Newsletter
Link coming soon to see recent and past monthly Olive Branch Newsletters from Sacred Art of Living. Read about program updates and information from our Sacred Art of Living Community. Click below to subscribe to our regular newsletter communications.
SALC Preview Video
Click here to watch the introduction to the teachings found in our Art of Living and Dying Series.