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Vinoba Bhave: Contemplative Mystic and Social Revolutionary

Seminar Room of Concord House & Livestream 1407 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara

Mahatma Gandhi’s disciple and spiritual heir, Vinoba Bhave creatively fused the sacred and the secular, through spiritual courage and non-violent social reform. Hear his life story. Presenters: Dr. Anand Mundra and Dr. James Tepfer Concord House Seminar Room 1407 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara In-Person and Livestream*       Join us as Drs. Anand Mundra and James […]

Study Circle

Seminar Room 1407 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

An ongoing study circle every Tuesday night covering a variety of themes.

Annual Members’ Holiday Reception

Concord House 1407 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara

Join fellow members in a celebration of the seasonal observance of birth and renewal. Come and enjoy the opportunity for fellowship, live seasonal music, and holiday treats at this after dinner get-together at the Institute’s Concord House. Musicians will add to the festivity of the season with music based on Christmas themes and instrumental versions […]

Study Circle

Seminar Room 1407 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

An ongoing study circle every Tuesday night covering a variety of themes. This month's schedule is HERE. If you would like to join the Study Circle via Zoom, please contact donna@worldculture.org for a link.

Study Circle

Seminar Room 1407 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

An ongoing study circle every Tuesday night covering a variety of themes. This month's schedule is HERE. If you would like to join the Study Circle via Zoom, please contact donna@worldculture.org for a link.

Study Circle

Seminar Room & Zoom 1407 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

JANUARY 2026 PROGRAM Tuesdays, 7:30 PM PT Institute of World Culture, Concord House 1407 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, CA In-Person and via Zoom*   GOVERNMENT AND SELF-GOVERNMENT “Society in every state is a blessing, but government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil . . . For were the impulses of conscience […]

Awakening to Interdependence

Concord Hall and streaming on Youtube 1407 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara

Interdependence Flyer 1-10-26 B   Presenters: Elton Hall, James Tepfer, Ghazala Rahman Rafiq The Institute of World Culture (IWC) will celebrate its 50th anniversary this year. Its aims, laid out in its Declaration of Interdependence at its founding in 1976, reflect the rich heritage of human ideals that form the basis for a diverse library […]

Study Circle

Seminar Room & Zoom 1407 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

JANUARY 2026 PROGRAM Tuesdays, 7:30 PM PT Institute of World Culture, Concord House 1407 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, CA In-Person and via Zoom*   GOVERNMENT AND SELF-GOVERNMENT “Society in every state is a blessing, but government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil . . . For were the impulses of conscience […]

Study Circle

Seminar Room & Zoom 1407 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

JANUARY 2026 PROGRAM Tuesdays, 7:30 PM PT Institute of World Culture, Concord House 1407 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, CA In-Person and via Zoom*   GOVERNMENT AND SELF-GOVERNMENT “Society in every state is a blessing, but government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil . . . For were the impulses of conscience […]

Study Circle

Seminar Room & Zoom 1407 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

JANUARY 2026 PROGRAM Tuesdays, 7:30 PM PT Institute of World Culture, Concord House 1407 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, CA In-Person and via Zoom*   GOVERNMENT AND SELF-GOVERNMENT “Society in every state is a blessing, but government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil . . . For were the impulses of conscience […]

Expanding a Universal Vision of Liberty, Justice, Social Responsibility and Community

Concord Hall and streaming on Youtube 1407 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara

Presenters: Carolyn Dorrance and Danson Kiplagat Expanding a Universal Vision of Liberty, Justice, Social Responsibility and Community Core concepts and ethical practices that could be used in the development of a new Universal Vision for humanity’s welfare will be explored. The revolutionary vision that inspired the Republic of Conscience in 18th century America will be […]