Exploring Nature’s Geometry with Children
On 2nd March 2019, New Acropolis (Main Centre), in partnership with NGO Angel Express Foundation, organized an activity titled “Geometry in Nature”, for a group of children between the ages of 10-14 years. The event [...]
Yet another Mangrove Cleanup!
New Acropolis (Khar Branch) organised a mangrove cleaning activity at Carter Road (Bandra) on the morning of Sunday, 24th February 2019. With ongoing support from the BMC H Ward, the team of Acropolitan Volunteers was [...]
Cultivating Contentment- The Stoic Way
Human desire is often said to be like a well that never fills; we always want more. But what if it is possible to choose to be content? To explore this subject, New Acropolis (Main [...]
Inaugural talk at Jayanagar branch of New Acropolis
A special occasion for New Acropolis – South India, as the Jayanagar branch opened it’s doors to the people of Bangalore. Over 30 people attended the talk on the important topic of The Art [...]
Keeping it Simple
On 9th February 2019, New Acropolis (Khar Branch) hosted a public lecture titled “Seeking Simplicity”. Using various examples from day-to-day life, the speaker demonstrated that circumstances and situations often only appear complicated due to our [...]
Inspiring Young Minds
On February 9th, ladies of New Acropolis, Mumbai held an activity with girls between the ages of 12-14 years in partnership with Angel Xpress Foundation, an NGO that works with BMC school children on after [...]
Living with Deeper Concentration
On Saturday, 2nd February 2019, New Acropolis (Khar Branch) hosted a talk on the topic of “The Art of Concentration”, which addressed the challenge of how to develop concentration in a world full of distractions [...]
Life – A delicate Balance
On Saturday, 2nd Feb. 2019, New Acropolis(Pune Branch) hosted a talk titled ‘Life – A delicate balance’. The speaker used various practical examples to emphasize the importance of defining a relatively stable center in our [...]
In Conversation with Amish Tripathi
On 2nd February 2019, New Acropolis (Main Centre) hosted an interactive session with author Amish Tripathi for the circle of Friends of New Acropolis, Members and Students. Through the Q&A, Amish explained the reason [...]
Taking inspiration from the Tree of Life
On 2nd February 2019, the Social Solidarity Department of New Acropolis (Khar Branch) led a volunteering activity called “Tree of Life” with 7th grade students of the Pali-Chimbai Municipal School in Bandra (Mumbai). Through imagination [...]
Life’s Lessons from Zen stories
Over several centuries, Zen Masters have used short stories and allegories to foster contemplation amongst their disciples. New Acropolis (Main Centre) hosted a talk on 26th January 2019, titled “Zen Lessons for 2019” to explore [...]
Celebrating Republic day as active citizens
On the occasion of Republic Day (26 January 2019), a group of volunteers from New Acropolis (Main Centre) conducted a clean-up drive at BPT Garden, Colaba. The activity began with a brief speech about the [...]
Khar Branch visits Elephanta
On the 20th January 2019, members of New Acropolis (Khar Branch), with a few guests, set off on a cultural excursion to Elephanta, across the Mumbai harbor. The site is home to ancient rock cut [...]
New Acropolis at Mumbai Marathon 2019
On 20th January 2019, Members of New Acropolis (Main Centre) and few enthusiastic supporters participated in the Dream Run at the Tata Mumbai Marathon. An annual event, the Mumbai Marathon sees young and old [...]
Education Revisited
On 19th January 2019, New Acropolis Pune hosted a talk on Rethinking Education. The speaker revisited the basics and explored the role of education, suggesting that the essential purpose of education is not just to get [...]
Learning to Walk the Talk
On 19th January 2019, New Acropolis (Khar Branch) hosted a public lecture titled ‘Walk the Talk’. Using various day-to-day examples, the speaker highlighted the fact that although, as human beings, we usually know the honorable [...]
Tibetan Motif Painting Workshop
In Tibet, many paintings and art forms were developed as means of expression through which Buddhist philosophy could be explained. To help understand and practice one such art form, the Art Products Department of New [...]
Helping our Mangroves Thrive
On Sunday, 13th January 2019, New Acropolis (Khar Branch) continued the ongoing project of cleaning Mumbai’s mangroves at Carter Road (Bandra), with a team of volunteers comprising members and their friends, as well as [...]
Breaking our Limitations
The yearning for the expression of one’s potential is inherent in all human beings. But in the journey of expressing this potential, we encounter boundaries and limitations – some circumstantial, others self imposed, or even fantasized, such as fears or desires. [...]
Meeting Einstein the Philosopher
While Albert Einstein is known for his work as a Theoretical Physicist, few know that his philosophical bent of mind had a profound impact on the way he approached his work in Physics. To understand [...]
Discovering Swami Vivekananda
On the occasion of Swami Vivekanda’s Birth Anniversary, on 12th January 2019, New Acropolis (Main Centre) hosted an interactive talk for the circle of Friends of New Acropolis and members. Through the talk, participants learnt [...]
Celebrating 10 Years of New Acropolis Bangalore
Celebrating 10 Years of New Acropolis Bangalore with all the people who have been a part of this journey. An anniversary party to share the wonderful memories with members, family and friends. The get-together included [...]
Building Harmonious Human Relationships
On Saturday, 29th December 2018, New Acropolis (Pune Branch) conducted a talk on “The Art of Human Relationships” which explored the concept of harmony as being central to happy relationships. It proposed the idea [...]
IONA with the graduating fellows of ‘Lead like a Girl’ fellowship by Shenomics
On 8th December 2018, one of the teachers at New Acropolis presented to a group of motivated young women completing the Lead like a Girl fellowship BY Shenomics, thereby graduating into fine young leaders in [...]
Being a Stoic in our Times
On Monday, 11th May 2020, New Acropolis (Main Center) conducted an interactive online session titled 'A Daily Stoic' for members and Circle of Friends of New Acropolis. The talk showcased Stoic philosophy and its practicality, [...]
Series of Online Member Activities Continues
New Acropolis India's 'Philosophy in Corona Days' series of online engagement activities continues for members and friends of the Culture Circle. Through the last week, the calendar included informative and practical sessions on meditative art, yoga, singing, [...]
International Video Collaboration Promoting Solidarity and Hope
Members across the globe of International Organization New Acropolis managed to collaborate in order to produce a video message to spread the sentiment of unity, despite the technical challenges that arise from the global lockdown. [...]
Practice of Concentration Through Meditative Art
On Monday, 20th April 2020, as a part of the 'Philosophy During Corona Days' series, New Acropolis (Main Center) hosted an online session on 'Meditative Art'. The goal of the activity was to practice [...]
Special Message from National Director
National Director of New Acropolis Cultural Organization (India), Mr. Yaron Barzilay, shared a special message in the April 2020 issue of The Acropolitan Magazine. In this message Yaron proposes how we could each use the [...]
New Acropolis Releases Int’l Yearbook 2020
International Organisation New Acropolis (IONA) releases its Yearbook 2020 showcasing activities held in over 60 countries around the world. For the past 62 years, IONA has been working to make philosophy practical in everyday life; [...]
Publication on Global Initiative Celebrating 150 Years of Gandhi
New Acropolis Cultural Organisation in India recently launched a global publication highlighting 199 events organised across 130 cities in 37 countries as part of a global initiative honouring Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary. This initiative [...]
Talk on Buddha’s Path of Happiness
On Saturday, 15th February 2020, New Acropolis (Main Center) hosted a talk titled 'Buddha's Path of Happiness' in an attempt to explore the Buddha’s message by extracting lessons from his life and teachings. The transformation [...]
Talk on Making our Life Count
On Saturday, 15th February 2020, New Acropolis (Khar Branch) hosted a talk titled ‘Make your Life Count: Tips from Emperor Marcus Aurelius’. Using excerpts from the published diary of Stoic Emperor Marcus Aurelius, the speaker [...]
Awakening the Inner Disciple
On Saturday, 8th February 2020, New Acropolis (Main Center) hosted a lecture titled 'Ankor - The Last Prince of Atlantis', based on the book written by founder of New Acropolis International Organisation, Prof. Jorge Angel [...]
Musings on Destiny
On Sunday 2nd February 2020, Shraddha Shetty, Branch Manager of New Acropolis (Pune Branch) presented a talk titled ‘Can I Be the Master of my Destiny?’ in the relaxed atmosphere of the Happy Place Café in Koregaon Park (Pune). [...]
Relieving Anxiety through Philosophical Clarity
On Saturday 18th January 2020, New Acropolis (Pune Branch) hosted a talk titled ‘From Anxiety to Clarity’. Through philosophy and humorous anecdotes, the speaker offered ideas to help deal with the fog of anxiety in a [...]