Building Trust
New Acropolis Pune Branch hosted a talk titled “Stoics - On Building trust” on 4 October 2025. The speaker shared how everyday life requires implicit amount of trust in everything we do, besides courage [...]
Autumn 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 [...]
The Odyssey as a Journey Within
The ancient Greek Myth of Odysseus from Homer’s Odyssey resonates across centuries with its deep philosophical insights. To explore this, New Acropolis Main centre hosted a talk titled Homer’s Odyssey – A Timeless Voyage [...]
Building Better Relationships Through Inner Growth
New Acropolis Pune Branch hosted a talk on 7th September 2025 titled “Art of Human Relationships – Forging Bonds” . The talk was conducted by Shraddha Shetty, Branch Manager of New Acropolis Pune who drawing from [...]
Book-reading Evening: Spheres of Consciousness in Mumbai and Pune
On Sunday 7 September 2025, the publications department of the New Acropolis Centre in Mumbai hosted an evening of reflection and dialogue about passages from a deeply practical philosophical work called, “The Spheres of [...]
The Diamond Path : Building Strength Through Purpose
A talk titled “Growing through Pressure – Lessons from Tibetan Buddhism” was conducted by New Acropolis Pune branch on 23 August 2025. Branch manager Shraddha Shetty explored how we are often afraid of pressure [...]
The Power of Inner Stillness
New Acropolis Main Centre hosted a talk on 23rd August exploring the theme “What is Inner Stillness?”. Far from being mere inaction, relaxation, or emotional detachment, inner stillness was presented as a state of [...]
Philosophical Travel Exploration to Nepal
Members of New Acropolis, together with senior teachers undertook a philosophical exploration in Nepal. The group included Fernand Schwarz, New Acropolis Coordinator for North West Europe and Head of the Hermes International Institute of [...]
Celebration of Chivalry on occasion of New Acropolis Anniversary
New Acropolis South India marked the 68th anniversary of IONA with a beautiful soiree dedicated to the timeless value of Chivalry. The celebration explored its relevance and expression in today’s world, inviting members to [...]
New Acropolis Pune Celebrates Independence Day with Children Through Art and Dreams
As part of Independence Day celebrations, New Acropolis Pune organized a heartwarming volunteering activity at Bund Garden on 15 August 2025 centered around the theme ‘Freedom and Dreams’. The event brought together around 50 [...]
Freedom Beyond Circumstances
On 15th August 2025 New Acropolis Pune branch hosted a talk “True Freedom – Lessons from Swami Vivekananda” . The talk explored the deeper meaning of freedom through the lens of an Indian Hindu [...]
Celebrating 68 years of Philosophy, Culture and Volunteering
Members from Mumbai and Pune branches came together in to celebrate a the 68th anniversary of International Organization New Acropolis on 15 July as yet another meaningful year of philosophy culture and volunteering. The [...]
Marga Journey at New Acropolis Main Center, Bangalore
Marga is a significant step towards knowing ourselves and our special place in this world. Our aspirants delved into timeless ideas, gained practical insights, and found for themselves the joy of connecting with a [...]
World Art Day Celebrations at New Acropolis Bangalore
On the occasion of World Arts Day, celebrated by New Acropolis centres worldwide, we gathered for a luminous morning of Kabir’s poetry and wisdom. With the soulful voices of Bindhu Malini and Gurupriya Attreya, [...]
The Gold Within: Exploring the Alchemy of the Self
On July 5, 2025, a talk titled “Alchemy – The Art of Transformation” was held at New Acropolis Pune, led by Shraddha Shetty, Branch Manager. The talk went beyond the common idea of alchemy [...]
Exploring Values, Ideals, and our Role in a Changing World
In a thought-provoking interactive session New Acropolis Mumbai hosted a talk titled Ideas for Idealists: Towards a Better Tomorrow, on 5 July 2025. Participants explored the question: Who is an idealist? The dialog revealed [...]
The Pyramid Within: A Journey of Growth
On 28 June 2025, a talk titled “Growing Stronger – Symbol of Pyramid” was hosted by New Acropolis Pune, engaging participants in an insightful exploration of symbolism and inner growth. Conducted by Shraddha Shetty [...]
Celebrating Day of the Arts 2025 and Inauguration of Mumbai Branch
New Acropolis Mumbai marked the Day of the Arts on 21 June 2025 with a special celebration exploring the human search for meaning through Tribal, Folk, and Classical Arts. The event, attended by over 150 [...]
New Acropolis Pune Hosts Day of the Arts with Symbolic Exploration of Masks
New Acropolis Pune branch marked the Global Day of the Arts on Saturday 21 June 2025 with a special evening dedicated to exploring the rich symbolism of masks through an engaging presentation and hands-on [...]
Beautifying Soul Café: A Day of Expression and Connection at New Acropolis Jayanagar
On June 19th, members of New Acropolis Jayanagar came together for a meaningful day of service and creativity, transforming the Soul Café—the center’s cafeteria—into a more vibrant and welcoming space. With gloves and aprons [...]
A Vibrant Summer Solstice Celebration
105 members of new Acropolis Mumbai centre came together to mark summer solstice, a day of natural expression and transformation. The solstice, is traditionally recognized as a peak moment in the cycle of the [...]
Understanding the Buddha’s Path: Insights from the Dhammapada
New Acropois Pune Branch hosted a talk on the topic “Dhammapada – Timeless Lessons from the Buddha” on Sunday, June 8, 2025. The session, offered insights into the teachings of the Buddha as captured [...]
Living Meaningfully: Concentration as a Tool for Inner Growth
A thought-provoking talk on the “Path of Concentration & Inner Awakening” was held on 10 May 2025 at the New Acropolis Pune branch. The session was led by Shraddha Shetty, Branch Manager of New [...]
Wisdom of Nature! Learn, Connect, Grow : Celebrating Mother Earth Day 2025
Nature always invites us to stop for a moment, to listen, to observe and to connect. On the occasion of International Mother Earth Day, New Acropolis Mumbai hosted a series of hands-on workshops on [...]
Striving Higher : Life and Meaning in Aztec Philosophy
The Aztec civilisation continues to be an enigmatic culture to many of us. New Acropolis main centre hosted a talk on 24 January 2026 titled “Aztec Philosophy : Exploring Life [...]
Exploring the Human Quest For Meaning
New Acropolis Main Centre hosted a talk titled “In Search of Meaning” on 10 January 2026. Using Viktor Frankl’s seminal work Man’s Search For Meaning as an exploration on the subject of the human [...]
Winter Solstice Celebrations at farmland of New Acropolis Bangalore
As winter sets in, nature invites us inward. At our Acropolitan land, Radhabhumi, we chose to listen together. This Winter Solstice was not just a seasonal marker, but a shared moment of introspection — [...]
Marking Winter Solstice with a Fraternity Evening
Members of New Acropolis main centre came together on 23 December to mark Winter Solstice, a time to remember the long dark nights of winter with an evening of contemplation, myth and warmth of [...]
Marga Seminar on Dec 2025 at New Acropolis Bangalore
The Marga seminar that took place on Dec 13, 2025 offered participants the space to reflect, reconnect, and deepen their engagement with philosophy through shared inquiry, active participation, and thoughtful dialogue. The day reflected [...]
Unveiling the Mysteries : Symbols of Egypt
On 13th December 2025, New Acropolis main centre hosted over 70 participants for an exploration of the rich symbolic tradition of Egypt. The talk titled "Symbols of Ancient Egypt: Encountering Life’s Mysteries” investigated the [...]
World Philosophy Day 2025 at New Acropolis Bangalore
On the occasion of World Philosophy Day 2025, we gathered for a very special workship called 'Me & We: The Human Connection' 🤝✨ In a world filled with different voices, backgrounds, and experiences, we [...]
The Spirit of Service
New Acropolis Pune Branch hosted a talk titled “Serving with an Open Heart – Lessons from Nature” on 6 December 2025. The speaker explained the concept of service through examples from Nature, highlighting love [...]
The Story of Troy and the Inner Battle
On 29 November 2025, New Acropolis main centre in Mumbai hosted a talk titled The Story of Troy: Meeting Life with a Spirit of Victory to look beyond the narrative story of the battle [...]
The Mystery of the Self – An Exploration
New Acropolis Pune Branch hosted a talk titled “Who Am I? – Mystery of a Human Being” on 29 November 2025, The session led by Shraddha Shetty, Branch Manager of New Acropolis Pune, began [...]
The Asia, Africa & Oceania Philosophy Journeys 2025
The Asia, Africa & Oceania Philosophical Journeys took place this year in Mumbai. Teachers and leaders of New Acropolis from 6 countries (India, South Africa, Japan, Taiwan, Australia, Israel) gathered for days dedicated to [...]
The Heroic Spirit : Values for Life
New Acropolis Pune branch hosted a talk titled “The Heroic Way – Lessons from Mythologies”, on 1 November 2025. The speaker explained the etymology of the word mythology originating from the word mythos and [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
The Universal Language of Rhythm
New Acropolis hosted “The Universal Language of Rhythm” with Kathak exponent Aditi Bhagwat on Sunday 21st January 2024, at the main centre in Colaba, attended by over 70 people. Aditi was joined by Flamenco [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]