Understanding Inner Alchemy
On Saturday 7th September 2019, New Acropolis Pune branch conducted a talk titled ‘Alchemy – The Art of Transformation” by Yaron Barzilay, National Director of New Acropolis India. The lecture drew analogies between the legendary alchemical process [...]
Volunteering at the library & with paint!
Each stroke of the brush and each turn of the page - was 'Philosophy in Action'. Volunteers took-up practical activities to brighten-up the room at our centre with a fresh coat of paint and [...]
Book Reading of Adi-Parva: giving life to ancient myths
This year, the International Organisation New Acropolis celebrates 62 years since its founding. To commemorate this occasion, the centre at Bangalore invited for books to be received, as gift, by the Library (Takshashila). The [...]
Lecture on ‘Two Chinese: The Wisdom of Lao Tsu & Confuscious’
The talk explored ancient Chinese wisdom to draw inspiration as concrete tools that we can apply in our lives today. The focus was on the two renowned Philosophers from China, which is a land that [...]
Talk – Daring to Dream of a New and Better World
On 24th August 2019, New Acropolis (Main Center) organized a talk on ‘Daring to Dream of a New and Better World’ presented by Yaron Barzilay, National Director of New Acropolis India. The talk explored what it [...]
Socratic Cafe – Conversations with Value
A wonderful evening at New Acropolis Indiranagar, with participants enjoying the ‘Socratic cafe‘. The Socratic cafe is a practical session of the Living Philosophy course. It explores the power of conscious conversations. The exercise of Socratic method [...]
A weekend get-together and picnic (Jayanagar centre)
Over a weekend, we got together to enjoy a day of fun-filled activities meant to bring Philosophy into practice. We met at the New Acropolis Jayanagar centre and then headed across to a large outdoor [...]
Get-together for a movie screening
We gathered to watch a movie, with popcorn and snacks for the right effect! The story traced the journey of ‘one’ who builds his inner strength to win over tremendous challenges. The circumstances allow [...]
Contributions towards victims of flooding
The state of Karnataka (India) witnessed unprecedented heavy rains, that devastated many locations and countless households. Members of New Acropolis in quick-time contributed many boxes of essential commodities to an organisation that then dispatched them [...]
A public talk – Living the Heroes’ Journey
This fascinating talk related to three films of the modern era, to discover the possibility for each of us, to traverse the mythical journey of adventure and transformation as Heroes. Date: Saturday, 03 Aug, 2019
Talk on Preserving our Architectural Heritage
On 2nd August 2019, The Culture Circle of New Acropolis hosted a talk at the Colaba Centre by prominent architect Parul Zaveri titled “Heritage, the Foundation of the Future: An Architects Journey.” Parul Zaveri and [...]
Talk Exploring the Mystical Land of Tibet
Ancient Tibet has often been regarded as an enigmatic place. On 27th July 2019, New Acropolis (Main Centre) hosted a talk titled “The Mystical Land of Tibet”. The speaker investigated the idea of living a [...]
Solidarity Through Blood Donation Drive
In an effort to promote solidarity and the spirit of volunteering, New Acropolis (Main Centre) conducted a Blood Donation Drive in collaboration with Masina Hospital on 20th July 2019. This drive was organized to aid [...]
Pearls of Wisdom from Kahlil Gibran
On Saturday 20th July 2019, New Acropolis (Pune Branch) opened its doors to timeless wisdom through the literary works of Lebanese-American Poet, Kahlil Gibran. Titled ‘From Darkness to Light – Exploring the Message of Kahlil [...]
Odissi Dance – Lecture Demonstration
On Saturday, 20th July 2019, the Culture Circle of New Acropolis, hosted a lecture-demonstration titled “Odissi – The Sacred Dance”. Priya Singh, a student of Odissi exponent Jhelum Paranjpe, introduced the origins and history [...]
International Organisation New Acropolis Celebrates 62 years
International Organisation New Acropolis observed its 62nd founding Anniversary on 15 July 2019. Activities were held at all the branches in India to mark this special day celebrated by members across 60 countries. On July [...]
Exploring Our Role in Our Destiny
On Saturday 6th July 2019, New Acropolis (Pune Branch) hosted a talk titled ‘Can I Be the Master of My Destiny?’ The lecture was held in an interactive format through practical exercises based on a parable [...]
Talk on the Arjuna Within Us
Arjuna, the Hero of the epic The Mahabharata has come to embody strength, courage and valour. New Acropolis (Main Centre) hosted a talk titled “ Arjuna and I” on 6th July 2019 to explore how we [...]
Australian Aboriginal Art Workshop
The Art Products Department at New Acropolis (Main Centre) conducted a workshop on Australian Aboriginal Art on 6th July 2019. Aboriginal art is rooted in storytelling, such as dreamtime tales which are said to explain [...]
Investigating Mandalas
On 22nd June 2019, New Acropolis (Khar Branch) hosted a talk titled “Symbolism of the Mandala”. The speaker investigated a few elements of the basic form of the Tibetan Mandala, which comprises a language of symbolic [...]
Drawing Inspiration from Heroes
On 22nd June 2019, New Acropolis (Main Centre) organized a talk titled “ Mesopotamia and the Legend of Gilgamesh”. The talk covered the narrative of the ancient Mesopotamian Epic, demonstrating the value of facing our [...]
Human Connection through Communication
Is our over-dependence on technology reducing the human connection between us? This was the theme explored in the talk “Reviving the Art of Communication” held at New Acropolis (Pune Branch) on Saturday, 15th June 2019. The [...]
New Acropolis Extends Support to Odisha Cyclone Relief Effort
In response to the aftermath of cyclone Fani in Odisha, New Acropolis (Main Centre) conducted a donation drive to collect food and other non perishable items in collaboration with Goonj, an NGO known for [...]
Cleaning Mangroves for World Oceans Day 2019
New Acropolis (Main Centre) marked World Oceans Day on 9th June 2019, with yet another session of the ongoing mangroves cleaning project that began in 2017. This most recent activity was promoted as “Save Mangroves, [...]
Audio Articles on New Acropolis Library
In an initiative to make the New Acropolis English Library more accessible, we have added a new feature for Audio Articles. These are audio recordings of our articles for your easy listening. We already have [...]
New Acropolis Participates in Discussion on a Values Based Future
On 7th November, New Acropolis India was invited to speak to 100 students on the theme of “Everyday Hero’s: Values for a Better Future” at Universal MSG-SGKM College of Arts, Science and Commerce (Ghatkopar East, [...]
Autum Celebrations at New Acropolis Bangalore
New Acropolis South India renewed their connection with the natural world as they came together to celebrate Autumnal Equinox. It was an evening of deep introspections, new intentions and kinship of fraternity. The celebration [...]
New Acropolis Hosts Online Session for Rotary Club
On 10 October 2020 New Acropolis Main Centre hosted an online talk for members of Rotary Club Bombay Hills South titled "The Hero’s Journey: What Mythology Can Teach Us". Mythology can be found at the heart [...]
Panel Discussion on the Gift of Uncertainty
On 19 September 2020, New Acropolis India organized an online panel discussion titled " The Gift of Uncertainty". The interactive session attended by close to 100 participants explored, how we can learn to recognise & [...]
Online Session on Reclaiming Our Courage
On Sunday 30th August 2020 New Acropolis Main Centre conducted an online session attended by over 40 participants titled "Philosophical Perspective -Reclaiming Courage". The talk addressed the challenges we face in times of crisis with [...]
Online Panel Discussion on The Search for Happiness
On 27 August 2020, New Acropolis India organised an online panel discussion titled " The Search for Happiness” that was attended by over 90 people. The lecture discussed the concept of the innate need for [...]
New Acropolis Spearheads Global Initiative Celebrating Gandhi’s 150th Birth Anniversary
In early 2017, New Acropolis conceived Empowering Real Change, an ongoing series of events to examine the journeys of leading change-makers, and to empower individual citizens to proactively participate in the vision of forging a [...]
Talk on the Philosophy of Tagore
On 28th July 2020, New Acropolis India hosted an online talk titled "Tagore, The Poet Philosopher". Through recitations of a few poems, the speaker shed light on philosophical themes such as beauty, harmony and unity. [...]
In the Footsteps of Heroes
On 25th July 2020, New Acropolis organised an online panel discussion titled “The Hero’s Journey”. The presentation came together as a collaboration between the Main Centre in Colaba, and our branches in Khar and Pune. [...]
Understanding the Butterfly Effect
On 24th July 2020, New Acropolis organised an online discussion titled "The Butterfly Effect". The talk elaborated on the interconnectedness of life, showcasing how small causes can have momentous effect. Exploring the concept through a [...]
Talk on Exploring Human Relationships
On 16th July 2020, New Acropolis India organised an online session titled “Exploring Human Relationships". The discussion explored different perspectives on various relationships we have in our lives, proposing the importance of improving our own [...]