Celebrating 67th Anniversary of IONA
Members from Mumbai Main centre and Pune Branch came together to celebrate the 67th Anniversary of International Organisation New Acropolis (IONA). Founded by Prof. Jorge Angel Livraga Rizzi in Buenos Aires, Argentina, IONA has [...]
World Culture & Art Day Bangalore: Origami Workshop
Origami session at New Acropolis Bangalore as part of World Art & Culture Day! Participants from different age groups had fun together making magic with paper and finding joy in the present moment. [...]
World Culture & Art Day Bangalore: Songs of The Heart with Vasu Dixit
A magical evening with Songs of the Heart by Vasu Dixit at New Acropolis Bangalore as part of World Art and Culture Day! What a beautiful way to connect to words and wisdom from [...]
Workshop on Designing Life for Happiness
In a thoughtful exploration of happiness and purpose, New Acropolis Pune branch, led a workshop on 6th July 2024, attended by 28 enthusiastic participants. The session, titled "Designing My Life for Happiness," delved into [...]
Discovering Success: Bridging Individual Dreams with Collective Goals
New Acropolis Main centre in Colaba hosted an event titled Defining Success: A Philosophical Approach on 6 July 2024. With interactive discussions, participants reflected on the concept of success in our times. The session kicked [...]
Self-Discovery-The Greatest Adventure
New Acropolis Main centre at Colaba hosted a lecture titled "Know Yourself: The Greatest Adventure,” on 22 June 2024. Attendees explored the profound concept of living life as a Philosophical adventure. The speaker delved [...]
Fraternity Evenings Celebrating Solstice
Members from New Acropolis Mumbai and Pune Branches gathered to celebrate the solstice on 21 June. The solstice of June in the Northern Hemisphere (called Summer Solistice) which marks the beautiful and myraid expression [...]
Celebrating Arts Day 2024
A genuine artist, whether expressing themselves through an art form or in their everyday experiences, must journey through learning the significance of proportions, the nuances of harmony, the potency of silence and focus, and [...]
Pathways to Inner Stability
New Acropolis Pune Branch hosted a talk titled "Finding Stability amidst Change" on Saturday 1 June 2024, drawing a crowd of 33 eager participants. The session, led by Shraddha Shetty, Branch Manager of New Acropolis [...]
Kintsugi Wisdom : Embracing Imperfections
New Acropolis main centre in Mumbai hosted a thought provoking talk and workshop on 25 May 2024 titled “Transforming Imperfections: Inspiration from Japanese Culture. Attendees delved into the transformative power of embracing imperfections rather than concealing [...]
Building Bridges Through Communication
On Saturday, the 25th of May, New Acropolis Pune hosted a talk titled "Art of Communication – Building Bridges across hearts". With a packed house of 44 enthusiastic participants, the event delved deep into the [...]
New Acropolis Pune debuts Book Reading of ‘Moassy, The Dog’
In a bid to foster intellectual discourse and literary appreciation, the library team members of New Acropolis Pune Branch recently organized a captivating book reading session on 22 May. The spotlight was the newly launched [...]
Meaningful Living: Insights from Egyptian Philosophy
New Acropolis hosted a talk titled "The Search for Meaning: An Encounter with Ancient Egypt," at Studio at Anokhi Garden in Khar on 12 May 2024, diving into the profound wisdom and principles of [...]
Tagore’s Legacy : The Power of Yearning
On 11th May 2024, New Acropolis Pune Branch hosted a talk titled “Yearning for Unity - Lessons from Tagore”, delving into the timeless wisdom of Rabindranath Tagore, commemorating his birth anniversary on 7 May. [...]
Timeless Lessons from the Sun
New Acropolis Main centre in Mumbai hosted a talk titled "Wisdom of our Sun: From Ancient Myths to Modern Insights," on 11 May 2024. Attendees were taken on a journey through different solar myths [...]
The New Acropolis International Annual Conference
Earlier in April 2024, representatives from more than 50 member countries including India convened at the New Acropolis International Annual Conference in Brasilia, Brazil delivering their annual reports, sharing their endeavors, activities and insights [...]
Celebrating International Mother Earth Day
New Acropolis Main Centre in Mumbai and Pune Branches hosted thought-provoking events as part of the events marking International Mother Earth day over the weekend of 27 & 28 April 2024. This International day [...]
Embracing Limits as Tools for Growth
New Acropolis Main Center in Colaba played host to a thought-provoking workshop titled "Beyond Limitations: Turning Challenges to Opportunities" on April 13, 2024. The event aimed to delve into the the role of limits [...]
The Renaissance Reimagined: Unlocking Da Vinci’s Legacy
New Acropolis Pune Branch hosted an exploration into the life and legacy of Leonardo Da Vinci on 13 April 2024. The event, titled "Movement towards Humanism – Lessons from Leonardo Da Vinci", drew inquisitive [...]
Mangrove Sensitization and Clean-up for Int’l Mother Earth Day
New Acropolis main centre in Mumbai hosted an event showcasing community involvement and environmental responsibility on 6 April 2024. A Mangrove Sensitization Session and Cleanup Drive, drew participation of 40 enthusiastic students from a [...]
A Spring Celebration of Fraternity and Renewal
In the spirit of fraternity, members of New Acropolis Main Centre came together on 21 March 2024 to celebrate the arrival of spring. Members marked the event as a celebration of the rejuvenating energy [...]
Embracing Philosophy and Joy at the Philo Fair
New Acropolis Mumbai hosted a fun filled vibrant event - the Philosophical Fair on 17 March 2024, where attendees immersed themselves in a mix of activities designed to nurture the mind, body, and soul. [...]
Discovering Authenticity : A Journey With Buddha and Socrates
In a quest to navigate the complexities of identity in today's rapidly changing world, New Acropolis Main Centre hosted a public talk on 16 March 20204 titled "Living Authentically an Encounter with Buddha and [...]
Seeking Union : An Evening with Rumi’s Wisdom
On the evening of March 16, 2024, the Pune branch of New Acropolis hosted an event titled 'Seeking Union: An Evening with Rumi', dedicated to exploring a deeper philosophical understanding of Rumi's life 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Welcoming Spring at New Acropolis Bangalore
"Happiness held is the seed. Happiness shared is the flower." As Bangalore blossoms begin to warm the hearts reminding us of spring, the philosophers of New Acropolis India South got together to celebrate the [...]
Architecture: Transforming the World Brick by Brick
The New Acropolis Culture Circle hosted a studio visit and discussion with architect Sameep Padora on Friday, 31st March 2023. The conversation explored the philosophical values and principles which make his work not just [...]
Celebrating a Fraternity Evening to Welcome Spring
Over 90 members of New Acropolis Main Centre in Colaba got together on 14 March 2023 to welcome Spring. The new season is a time to mark the expression of renewal and revival, which [...]
Painting in the Park with Purnima Sampat
‘Every child is an artiste. The problem is how to remain an artiste when we grow up’. - Picasso The New Acropolis Culture Circle hosted “Everyone Can Paint”, a workshop in a garden in [...]
New Acropolis India South celebrated 14 Years
14 Years of invoking love of wisdom among Bangaloreans.... New Acropolis with the pillars of Philosophy, Culture & Volunteering is working towards making a difference in the community. We celebrated our Anniversary on 7th Jan [...]
A Philosophical Heritage Walk- The Story of Mumbai
On Sunday, 18th December 2022, New Acropolis Culture Circle hosted a specially curated Walking Tour titled: “The Story of Mumbai -Through the Eyes of a Philosopher”. The event association with Khaki Tours was conducted [...]
A Dhrupad Evening with Pelva Naik
The New Acropolis Culture Circle hosted a musical evening with Pelva Naik on Sunday, 27th November 2022, at the Main centre in Colaba. Pelva accompanied by Shri Jayant Naidu on the Tanpura, enthralled the [...]
Building our Center Through Mandala Art
On Sunday 9th October '22, New Acropolis Pune branch hosted a talk and Mandala making workshop, based on the theme of ‘Centering Yourself: Lessons from Mandala.’ Addressing an enthusiastic house, the speaker introduced the concept [...]
Musical Evening Commemorating Gandhiji with Singer Radhika Sood
“Krodh na Chhoda, Jhooth na chhoda, Satyavachan kyon chhod diya?” “You didn’t leave anger nor lies, why did you leave the path of truth ?” - Poet Khaalas from Gandhiji’s Ashram Bhajnaavali On 9th October [...]
Fraternity Evening at New Acropolis Pune Branch
The members of New Acropolis Pune branch came together on Monday 19th September, to celebrate the spirit of fraternity through songs and skits meant to inspire philosophical values for daily life. Theatre centered around [...]
Finding Meaning Through Art: Creating Mandalas
“Each person’s life is like a mandala – a vast, limitless circle. We stand in the center of our own circle, and everything we see, hear and think forms the mandala of our [...]
Namma Culture Circle-New Acropolis Bangalore
Namma Culture Circle is an initiative that explores how culture in its various expressions can inspire and enable us to connect to Beauty, Goodness, Justice and Truth as universal human values. It brings [...]
Basic life-saving skills Training @ New Acropolis Bangalore
Another meaningful Sunday at New Acropolis South India..... We organised a 'Basic life-saving skills - Training in CPR, AED and First Aid' at our centre in collaboration with Nightingale's Medical Trust… It was a [...]
New Acropolis Organises Blood Donation Drive
New Acropolis Main Centre organized a Blood Donation drive on 31 July 2022, in response to the shortage of blood being faced by Masina Hospital at Byculla Mumbai. In the true spirit of Volunteering, [...]
Sapling Plantation using Miyawaki technique by New Acropolis Volunteers
Volunteers of New Acropolis Main Centre organised a workshop and sapling plantation at Jog garden in the Colaba area of Mumbai on 12 June 2022 in association with Emerald Sustainable Foundation and the BMC. [...]
New Acropolis India Celebrates International Mother Earth Day
The United Nations designated 22nd April as International Mother Earth Day, encouraging the need to address the growing environmental and ecological concerns confronting us, due to our own daily choices and actions. New Acropolis honours [...]
The Earth and I – Celebrating our Mother Earth
On 30th April, New Acropolis Mumbai Centre hosted an event titled The Earth and I: Commemorating Mother Earth Day, where Director of New Acropolis India, Yaron Barzilay, spoke about our integral relationship with mother earth [...]
International Mother Earth Day May 2022
The UN announced April 22 as International Mother Earth Day. We at New Acropolis take this spirit forward as we work to build more sustainable ways to promote a holistic approach to harmony with [...]
Working 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. New Acropolis India marked this event with an overnight trip to [...]
Making a Difference, One Meal at a Time
It is said that, no act of kindness however small is ever wasted. Volunteers, students and well wishers of New Acropolis India have once again been busy providing hot cooked vegetarian meals, free of [...]
Celebrating International Volunteers Day at Shantivan Garden
New Acropolis India celebrated International Volunteers day on 5th December 2021 with an Ecological activity at Shantivan gardens. 20 Volunteers participated in efforts to paint and beautify section of the garden wall and a [...]
Blood Donation Drive at N.A. Bangalore
New Acropolis India South in association with Bangalore Medical Services Trust and Rotary Bangalore - organized a blood donation camp at its main center premises in Indiranagar on Nov/21. In view of the tremendous shortage [...]
Work with Nature – Planting Sessions
On 24th October 2021, New Acropolis Main Centre organised yet another follow-up to the ongoing ‘Work with Nature’ session at the BMC Rock Garden, Napeansea Road (Shantivan). Working in groups, volunteers worked on two major activities. [...]
Work with nature- Composting Session
On 10th October 2021, New Acropolis Colaba organized a follow up to the first Work with Nature session (held on 26 Sept)at the BMC Rock Garden, Nepeansea Road (Shantivan). Volunteers attended to the 4 compost [...]