On 17th November 2018, New acropolis Bangalore celebrated the International Day of Philosophy with The Philosophy Habba titled “Maarga: Building Pathways to Change”.
The day long event saw many enthusiastic participants partake in diverse events related to Philosophy, Culture and Ecological Volunteering.
From Permaculture talk workshop that included activities of Terrace gardening and Community Tree Bed gardening, to an inspiring lecture on the Art of Concentration followed by philosophical reflections and discussions related to life … to finally a grand finale of mesmerizing performances by artists expressing art as a bridge to wisdom- reminded one and all of the enduring value of philosophy that touches our lives in many forms.
The joy filled moments of the celebration encapsulated the essence of Philosophy at New Acrorpolis (India) at Bangalore.
Maarga – Building Pathways to Change | Philosophy Habba 2018
Philosophy is present in the day-to-day moments of our lives, in the things we do, in the various expressions of ourselves in the world in the very essence of life! In recognition of this, in 2005, UNESCO established the International Day of Philosophy to underline the enduring value of Philosophy for the development of human thought for each culture and each individual.
In its essence of being an active search for a connect with universal human values, directed towards a more meaningful life and a more harmonious society, Philosophy finds multiple expressions.
It is these expressions that we celebrate at the Philosophy Habba 2018, a fun-filled gathering comprising of exciting activities of Philosophy, Culture & Performing arts, and Volunteering & Ecology – with permaculture gardening workshops, arts & music performances and philosophical dialogues on life.
Nov 17th, Saturday 1:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Venue: New Acropolis | Rights to Admission Reserved | Free Entry (with a paid Permaculture Workshop) |
[Volunteering]
The Way of the Secret Gardener ~ Permaculture Workshop + Terrace Gardening & Treebed Community Gardening ~
The kingdom of plants that surrounds us, is full of joy and wonder. If we open ourselves to it, we can learn a lot about ourselves and the world alike. “The way of the Secret Gardener” theory-cum-practical workshop facilitates the experience of Ecological volunteering as a pathway to change. Participants will learn the principles of Permaculture, and put them into practice through one of two guided practical activities – permaculture-based terrace gardening, and Street tree-bed gardening.
1:30 pm to 3:30 pm | [Paid] Tickets at INR 200/- per person| Limited Seats | Rights to Admission Reserved | Doors close at 1:45 pm | The way of the ‘Secret Gardener’ is part of the Philosophy Habba 2018 at New Acropolis, Bangalore, themed Marga : Building pathways to change.
[Philosophy]
The Art of Concentration – Pathway to Transformation ~ Talk + Socratic Cafe with guided dialogue and round table discussions ~
In the year 1600, one of the great Tibetan Lamas decided to draw a special picture in order to teach his disciples about the Art of Concentration. What is the important role of concentration to our inner transformation, according to the Tibetan Buddhism and what can we learn from this special drawing?
Join us for an inspiring session of Philosophy with a special talk on the Art of Concentration followed by a guided dialogue and discussion, as we explore the tools and pathways for a simple yet profound process of inner change to bring peace and fulfillment in our contemporary lives.
4:00 pm to 6:30 pm | Free Entry | Limited Seats | Rights to Admission Reserved | Doors close at 4:15 pm | The ‘Art of Concentration – Pathways to Transformation’ is part of the Philosophy Habba 2018 at New Acropolis, Bangalore, themed Maarga : Building Pathways to Change.
[Culture]
The Way of the Artist ~ Peformances and Reflections ~
The Way of the Artist is a celebration of Art as a path to inspire real and meaningful change in our world today.
Can Art enable us to deepen our understanding of ourselves? How does it inspire us to lead a meaningful life?
Art, in its purest form, is a bridge to universal Wisdom.
Experience this bridge through the dance and music performances and reflections of our special panel of artists.
- Shashikala Reddy
- Gopal & Geetha Navale
- Tara Kini
- Bindumalini
7:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Free Entry | Limited Seats | Rights to Admission Reserved | The ‘Way of the Artist’ is part of the Philosophy Habba 2018 at New Acropolis, Bangalore, themed Marga : Building pathways to change.
