Institute for Contemplative Life

Inner Pathway is the trade name for the Institute for Contemplative Life, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization created by Dr. Fran Grace in 2008, as directed by her teacher. Our purpose is to support the inner pathway of all who come to us. We do this by offering unique books, workshops, retreats, films, and classes that come from verified spiritual teachings. The inner pathway is timeless and open to all, free of dogma, dues, or membership. Therefore, our offerings are nondogmatic and nonpromotional. They exist simply to inspire the inner qualities of compassion, wisdom, love, joy, beauty, humor, and truth in a way that is of practical benefit in the present world.