The Search for Purpose: Keys from Ancient Egypt
New Acropolis Bandra Branch - Inaugural event! Ancient Egypt, a civilization that thrived for thousands of years, often referred to as the land of mysteries, leaves us with a [...]
New Acropolis Bandra Branch - Inaugural event! Ancient Egypt, a civilization that thrived for thousands of years, often referred to as the land of mysteries, leaves us with a [...]
Are we free to choose? We are faced with countless options, decisions and choices everyday - do we really choose what we understand to be right or do we [...]
This practical philosophy course acts as an introduction and foundation towards living life with meaning and awareness. It brings together the thoughts of the most prominent philosophers of the [...]
‘Know Thyself’ – the ancient Greek Axiom inscribed on the Temple of Apollo holds the key to unlocking the mysteries of our true nature and the world around us! Do we wonder what lies beyond the various responsibilities of our day to day? Is there more to us than the roles we play, beyond our emotions, thoughts and opinions? Join us to explore practical tools to dive beyond the surface, to begin the journey to discovering our true selves, empowering us to live with more clarity and authenticity.
This practical philosophy course acts as an introduction and foundation towards living life with meaning and awareness. It brings together the thoughts of the most prominent philosophers of the [...]
If we observe life, harmonious coexistence in nature is evident– whether it is the diverse species that thrive together, or the beautiful symphony created by different instruments being played together. Learning from nature, can human beings too live with more harmony with ourselves and with others? Join us for an interactive talk as we explore teachings of Confucius on the art of coexisting harmoniously in our world today.
In the ancient times, theatre played an important role in society. It was designed to bring meaning and transformation into our lives with the aim of allowing people to connect to some deeper, intangible principles of life. In this talk, we will explore some key elements in Shakespearean tragedies and how they still resonate with us today – inviting us to reflect deeper on our own nature and journeys.
The Allegory of the Cave written by Plato in his book the ‘Republic’ invites us to question the nature of our lives - what is illusion and what is reality? What is Truth and what are its shadows? Join us as we reflect on key principles from this timeless allegory, to recognise the ‘caves’ and ‘shadows’ of our lives and extract practical tools to begin to break free from illusions, to walk in search of truth, enabling us to live with more purpose, clarity and joy!
We live in a world of constant change, uncertainty, and innumerable options. How do we find an inner stability that gives us clarity, allowing us to move in the direction we choose as we navigate through the ever-changing circumstances around us? Join us to extract some key principles from The Buddha’s life and his teachings of the Middle Path, to develop this stability within, to live with more harmony and balance - an essential pursuit in today’s times! Join us as we reflect on key principles from this timeless allegory, to recognise the ‘caves’ and ‘shadows’ of our lives and extract practical tools to begin to break free from illusions, to walk in search of truth, enabling us to live with more purpose, clarity and joy!