Volunteers Seminar 2024 at Manav Bustan Rural Centre
In a refreshing departure from the urban hustle and bustle, 57 participants from Mumbai and Pune Branch gathered for a seminar, combining philosophy, volunteering and fraternity at the Manav Bustan Rural centre in Mangaon. [...]
Unlocking Inner Strength: Lessons from Arjuna’s Dilemma
New Acropolis Pune Branch hosted a talk on the theme “Art of Inner Development – Lessons from Arjuna” on December 1 2024. Explaining the concept of inner development, the instructors shared how it involves changing one’s response [...]
World Philosophy Day Celebrated by New Acropolis in India: Exploring “Building Unity Through Diversity”
New Acropolis India (North) marked World Philosophy Day on November 21 and 29, 2024, with engaging events in Mumbai and Pune, under the theme "Building Unity Through Diversity." Established by UNESCO in 2002, World Philosophy Day encourages reflection [...]
Stoicism and the Pursuit of Virtue
New Acropolis Main centre hosted a talk titled Stoic Strength: Wisdom from Marcus Aurelius, on 16 November 2024 exploring the timeless wisdom of Stoic philosophy, focusing on its central tenet: the pursuit of virtue. [...]
Harmonious Coexistence
On Saturday, 9th November, New Acropolis Pune hosted a talk titled “Coexistence – To Live and Let Live”. The session focused on the interconnectedness of nature, highlighting how every element, no matter how small, plays [...]
New Acropolis India Turns 18
New Acropolis recently commemorated the 18th anniversary of its founding in India. New Acropolis Pune Branch started with some early celebrations to coincide with Diwali festivities and were joined by National Director Yaron Barzilay and [...]
Samurai Wisdom for our World Today
On Saturday, October 26th, New Acropolis Pune hosted an engaging talk titled "Bringing Ethics in Action – Lessons from Samurai", led by Shraddha Shetty, Branch Manager of New Acropolis Pune. With 36 participants in [...]
Embracing the Moment : Lessons from Haiku
In today's fast-paced society, the challenge of being present has become increasingly significant. Philosophy offers a pathway to navigate these challenges, enabling individuals to develop inner tools and explore their potential. New Acropolis Main [...]
Exploring Hope: Insights from the Myth of Pandora
On October 5th, New Acropolis Pune Branch hosted a talk titled “Strengthening Hope – Lessons from the Myth of Pandora,” led by Shraddha Shetty, the branch manager. She drew examples from various mythologies of figures [...]
New Acropolis Mumbai Hosts Blood Donation Drive
On 5th October 2024, New Acropolis hosted a Blood Donation Drive at its main centre in collaboration with Masina Hospital. The drive was led by aspiring philosophers from the introductory Living Philosophy course who came [...]
Invisible Threads: Connecting Ancient Civilizations Through Sculpture
On Sunday 29th September, New Acropolis Main centre organised an event exploring Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya ( formerly Prince of Wales Museum) CSMVS’s international exhibition : Ancient Sculptures - India, Egypt, Assyria, Greece [...]
The Timelessness of Symbols
New Acropolis Pune Branch hosted a talk titled “Decoding Symbols – The Language of Life” on 28 September 2024. The event drew 40 participants eager to explore the significance of symbols in our lives. [...]
The Olympic Spirit in Everyday Life
New Acropolis Main centre hosted a thought-provoking talk titled "Faster, Higher, Stronger-Together: Living the Olympic Spirit"on 28 September 2024, delving into the profound philosophy behind the idea of “Olympism” and its relevance to daily life. [...]
The Spartan Way to Inner Strength
New Acropolis Main centre hosted a talk on 14 September 2024 titled “Strength in Adversity: Spartan Wisdom for Modern Challenges”. The discussion highlighted the enduring relevance of Spartan philosophy in facing daily challenges. Renowned for [...]
Embracing the New: Philosophical Insights
On 14 September 2024, New Acropolis Pune branch hosted a book reading evening, on the theme of "Bringing Newness into Routine." The session highlighted the insights of the esteemed theosophist N. Sri Ram, a [...]
Transformative Insights : Harmonizing the Mind and Heart
On August 31st 2024 Shraddha Shetty, Branch Manager of New Acropolis Pune, led a thought-provoking workshop titled “What Do We Do with the Mind and the Heart?”. Addressing the importance of balancing internal and [...]
Open Mic at Mumbai Centre
On Saturday 31 August 2024, The New Acropolis Culture Circle organised its first Poetry Open Mic at its centre in Colaba. The event titled New Acropolis Poetry Open Mic-Where Poetry Meets Philosophy saw budding [...]
The Power of Heartfelt Communication
In a world where human connections are increasingly strained, we often struggle to communicate authentically. New Acropolis Main Centre hosted an event titled “The Art of Communication: Building Bridges Across Hearts. Set in the [...]
Bringing the Sun to Light: Myths, Science, and Inspiration
On August 24th, New Acropolis Pune Branch hosted a talk titled “Wisdom of our Sun – From Ancient Myths to Modern Insights,” presented by Shraddha Shetty, Branch Manager . The talk explored the Sun's [...]
Annual Members Retreat 2024 – Bangalore
Over two days, we gathered at Fireflies Centre for a retreat filled with laughter, deep connections, and exercises that brought the values of community and philosophical teachings to life. Together, we explored what it [...]
Forestation at Manav Bustan by Djed Foundation and New Acropolis Members
After successfully gathering pledges from New Acropolis member-volunteers in Mumbai and Pune, almost 200 saplings were planted this monsoon, to enrich the ongoing forestation initiative at Manav Bustan (Rural centre of New Acropolis located [...]
From Noise to Clarity: Art of Concentration Explored
On Saturday, July 27th 2024 , New Acropolis Pune Branch hosted an interactive workshop titled "Art of Concentration in a Noisy World”. The session, attended by 30 participants, explored concentration as a human ability [...]
Centering our Lives : Inspiration from Mandala
On 27 July 20204 New Acropolis Main Centre conducted a workshop based talk titled Discovering my Centre : Lessons from Mandala. The talk delved into the profound principles of the ancient practice and art [...]
Open Art Alumni Event 2024 – Bangalore
Creating together, connecting forever: A truly joyful reunion of the alumni of New Acropolis South India hosted at the main centre on July 16, on the occasion of the international anniversary of New Acropolis. [...]
World Philosophy Day Celebrations at New Acropolis Bangalore
On November 23, 2024, New Acropolis in Indiranagar, Bangalore, hosted a remarkable event to celebrate World Philosophy Day. The theme for the celebration was "Know Thyself: The Path to Inner Unity," bringing together individuals [...]
Discovering the “Voice of the Silence”
Tibet is often revered as a land of ancient mysteries and one book based on wisdom from this land, is called "Voice of the Silence"which refers to a soundless sound that can be heard [...]
Kant and the Search for Certainty in an Uncertain World
On Saturday, January 11th, 2025, New Acropolis Pune Branch hosted a talk titled "Certainty in an Uncertain World: Immanuel Kant." The speaker proposed how Kant's philosophy suggests pure reason as a foundation of morality, and [...]
Embracing Inner Freedom
New Acropolis Mumbai hosted a talk on 11 January 2025, titled “ Freedom to be , the way of the Stoics “ at the Eclipse Wellbeing Hub & School, Santacruz. The talk explored the [...]
Conquering Health: Aligning with Nature’s Laws
It is often said that Health is not merely the absence of illness, but a state of physical, mental and social well being. New Acropolis main centre hosted Dr Shraddha Shetty branch manager of New [...]
Exploring Timeless Paths to Meaning and Happiness
Across cultures and philosophies, the search for a deeper, more stable form of happiness has captivated human thought for centuries New Acropolis main centre hosted a talk titled Reflections on Meaning & Happiness: What [...]
Volunteers Seminar 2024 at Manav Bustan Rural Centre
In a refreshing departure from the urban hustle and bustle, 57 participants from Mumbai and Pune Branch gathered for a seminar, combining philosophy, volunteering and fraternity at the Manav Bustan Rural centre in Mangaon. [...]
Unlocking Inner Strength: Lessons from Arjuna’s Dilemma
New Acropolis Pune Branch hosted a talk on the theme “Art of Inner Development – Lessons from Arjuna” on December 1 2024. Explaining the concept of inner development, the instructors shared how it involves changing one’s response [...]
World Philosophy Day Celebrated by New Acropolis in India: Exploring “Building Unity Through Diversity”
New Acropolis India (North) marked World Philosophy Day on November 21 and 29, 2024, with engaging events in Mumbai and Pune, under the theme "Building Unity Through Diversity." Established by UNESCO in 2002, World Philosophy Day encourages reflection [...]
Stoicism and the Pursuit of Virtue
New Acropolis Main centre hosted a talk titled Stoic Strength: Wisdom from Marcus Aurelius, on 16 November 2024 exploring the timeless wisdom of Stoic philosophy, focusing on its central tenet: the pursuit of virtue. [...]
Harmonious Coexistence
On Saturday, 9th November, New Acropolis Pune hosted a talk titled “Coexistence – To Live and Let Live”. The session focused on the interconnectedness of nature, highlighting how every element, no matter how small, plays [...]
New Acropolis India Turns 18
New Acropolis recently commemorated the 18th anniversary of its founding in India. New Acropolis Pune Branch started with some early celebrations to coincide with Diwali festivities and were joined by National Director Yaron Barzilay and [...]
Fraternity Evening at New Acropolis Pune
On 20th December, 2023, the members of New Acropolis Pune came together to celebrate an evening of inspiration on the onset of Winter and to extend a warm welcome to the new members joining [...]
Cultural Celebrations to Celebrate Winter Solstice
On 19th December 2023, members of New Acropolis Main centre gathered to celebrate winter solstice. Many cultures around the world celebrate this natural rhythm of the earth through various customs and traditions. The celebrations [...]
Celebrating Carnatic Music : A Philosophical Concert with Chandana Bala Kalyan
On the 29th of October 2023, New Acropolis Culture Circle hosted a musical performance at the main center in Colaba. The stage was graced by Chandana Bala Kalyan, a singer whose training in the classical [...]
Celebrations to Embrace the Wisdom of Autumn
On 18 September 2023, members of New Acropolis came together to joyously celebrate an evening of togetherness on the onset of the Autumn Equinox. The Equinox marks a pivotal moment in the natural world [...]
Exploring the World of Warli Art with Avanti Kulkarni
Placing a strong emphasis on culture, the Pune branch of New Acropolis, welcomed Avanti Kulkarni for a "Warli Art Workshop" on August 13, 2023. Avanti is a voice over artist, and a renowned Warli [...]
Preserving India’s Artisanal Heritage: Celebrating Craft, Culture and Vision
On August 11th, 2023, the New Acropolis Culture Circle hosted a special event at The Chanakya School of Craft, Lower Parel, centred on "Preserving India's Artisanal Heritage". Karishma Swali, the creative director, shared her [...]
Welcoming Summer at Vajrabhumi
The sun's impact on our lives is unparalleled, as an indispensable source of light, warmth, and sustenance. It acts as a nurturing force, enabling life on earth and energizing ecosystems. The summer solstice presents [...]
Cultural Evening To Celebrate Summer Solstice
Over 80 members of New Acropolis main centre celebrated the Summer Solstice with cultural celebrations at Mukesh Mills in Colaba on 20 June. Members put together a diverse array of performances and activities to [...]
Musical Evening at New Acropolis, Bangalore
Music touches our souls by transcending the barriers of language and culture. The power of music to evoke emotions, inspire contemplation, and convey profound truths has been acknowledged by philosophers throughout history. Following Plato’s [...]
Vibrant Cultural Event Celebrates Human Values and Diversity
On June 10th, in a colourful and harmonious display of unity in diversity, The New Acropolis Culture Circle hosted over 160 guests in an event titled “Human Values Through Culture” - a cultural evening [...]
Being in the Present Moment: Lessons from Origami
Glimpses from our interactive session on learning to work with present moment through Origami, held in May. Just as a single sheet of paper can be transformed to something beautiful, with patience, perseverance and imagination, [...]
A workshop to understand & experience the principles of clowning for Healthcare
Igor Narovski, Artistic Director of Dr. Klauns, a Healthcare clowning organization in Latvia, Europe, facilitated a workshop for member volunteers of New Acropolis. In this interactive workshop participants were taken through immersive exercises to [...]
Celebrating Mother Earth Day at New Acropolis Bangalore
The volunteers of New Acropolis, Bangalore organised two meaningful workshops to help the community pause & connect with the gifts of Nature this **Mother Earth Day**. A practical Composting Workshop organised in association with [...]
Work With Clay Workshop
Members from New Acropolis Main Centre, Colaba, spent a happy, creative Sunday morning on 16th April 2023, learning to make handmade products in clay at the Clay and I studio in Charni Road, Mumbai. [...]
New Acropolis Pune Members Work With Nature At Manav Bustan
International Mother Earth Day has been celebrated globally on 22 April every year since its adoption in 2009 by the United Nations General Assembly. Members of New Acropolis Pune Branch marked this event with a [...]
Mangrove Clean Up Drive
On the 26th of March 2023, 30 volunteers participated in cleaning up the Mangrove habitat in the Colaba area. The clean up was in many ways an attempt to restore some balance inadvertently caused by [...]
A meaningful Sunday with #newacropoliscommunitreecircle
New Acropolis CommuniTree Volunteering Circle organised an energetic hands on workshop to experience living in harmony with nature. Families and individuals participated in our activities to connect with people and our environment. The workshop [...]
Celebrating Republic Day With A Virtue
On occasion of Republic Day 2023, member volunteers of New Acropolis Pune spent a meaningful morning by sharing inspiration on the streets with a bowl of virtues. Passer by's randomly picked up one virtue [...]
I Can Workshop @ New Acropolis Bangalore
The beautiful I CAN workshop was facilitated by the Maintenance department of New Acropolis, India South. We had an introduction to home tools and also learnt how to work with them. The session also included [...]
The Joy of Volunteering
On 18th January 2023, volunteer-members of New Acropolis Pune branch got together to give the premises of the branch a makeover. Apart from a fresh coat of paint to revive the exterior, it was also [...]
Volunteers Seminar at Manav Bustan
Over 40 volunteer members from New Acropolis Main Centre and Pune branch attended a first of its kind overnight seminar at “Manav Bustan” a centre amidst nature on the weekend of 24 & 25th December [...]
New Acropolis Mumbai Hosts a Fun Edition of Philofair
On 26th November, New Acropolis Mumbai branch hosted a fun edition of Philofair after a break of two years. Members, friends of New Acropolis and well wishers hosted stalls ranging from clothing, jewellery, aromatherapy [...]
Meaningful Sunday! A Tree is Born….
Home is where the heart is and volunteers @newacropolisindiasouth came together to add beauty & love to our centre at Indiranagar that we call home under the artistic guidance of @chandiniharlalka . Thank you [...]
A meaningful Sunday with newacropolis communitree circle
Nothing in nature exists in isolation. The movement of life, which originates in the sun, takes place because everything is interconnected and interdependent. Living consciously means being aware of the unity of humans and [...]