Oct 10-11 – Green Tara - A Dharma Transmission
Known as the Mother of Liberation, the Bodhisattva Green Tara (in a female form) is a swift acting protector from fear and all other major sources of suffering stemming from pride, ignorance, anger, attachment and hatred.

Santa Barbara Sea Glass & Ocean Arts Festival announces a silent auction on Instagram to Benefit the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

After looking closely at Aaron Siskind’s gelatin silver print photograph, "New York 329" (1978), create your own abstract landscape using a small selection of common household items. Play with pattern, texture, and the inspiring constraints of working in a limited palette to evoke a sense of place in a setting you remember or imagine.

View the inspiration image for this class on the Museum’s online collection.

Visitors of all ages are welcome to participate in this virtual workshop, led by SBMA Teaching Artists via Zoom. On the second Sunday of each month participants explore a different medium, including clay, metal, ink, wood, photography, and paper. All projects are inspired by works of art in the Museum’s permanent collection or special exhibitions.

Materials needed for each activity are posted in advance here.

Registration is limited to 24 participants.

Ticket Cost:
Virtual Experience via Zoom: FREE

Mindful Heart Programs presents: Healing and self-care in Mindfulness, Compassion and Nature Connection with Michael Kearney, MD and Radhule Weininger, PhD

Join us on the second Monday of each month to learn about the mystical poetry of Jalal al Din Rumi. Led by Dr. Fariba Enteshari, this webinar is for people who want to understand the language behind Rumi’s poetry.

Mindful Heart Programs presents: Cultivating Emotional Balance through Mindfulness with Radhule Weininger, PhD, psychologist and meditation teacher

Join the Rumi Educational Center and Dr. Fariba Enteshari for 15 minutes of meditation in the morning to start your day!

Mindful Heart Programs presents: Mindful Self-Compassion Meditation with Anahita Holden and Hattie Bluestone

Mindful Heart Programs presents: Mindful Self-Compassion Meditation with Anahita Holden and Hattie Bluestone

"Being an Interracial Gay Couple in Santa Barbara" - PFLAG Santa Barbara and Santa Maria October meeting. Hear their stories with time for discussion and support. Pre-registration is required.

Join the Rumi Educational Center and Dr. Fariba Enteshari for 15 minutes of meditation in the morning to start your day!