The Stillness Within: Stoic Wisdom for Modern Life
New Acropolis Pune branch hosted reflective talk titled “Inner Life – Lessons from Marcus Aurelius” on 3 May 2025 to explore timeless wisdom from the Stoic philosopher and Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius. The speaker [...]
International Mother Earth Day Celebrations with New Acropolis Pune
In celebration of International Mother Earth Day 2025, the Pune Branch of New Acropolis hosted a special event titled “Building Harmony through Diversity” at the Empress Botanical Garden on 20th April 2025. The initiative [...]
Celebrating the Spirit of Spring
Members of New Acropolis Main centre in Mumbai ushered in a season of renewal, and new beginnings to mark Spring Equinox on 1 April 2025, highlighted by vibrant cultural celebrations and a fraternity dinner. [...]
New Acropolis Mumbai Launches Book, The Wisdom of Socrates By Fernand Schwarz
New Acropolis Mumbai hosted members of Mumbai Centre and Pune Branch on 18 March 2025, for its first event at its new premises which is beautifully taking shape!Members of New Acropolis Mumbai centre hosted author, [...]
New Acropolis Mumbai Hosts Special Talk with Pierre Poulain
On March 18, 2025, members from the New Acropolis main centre in Mumbai, alongside members from the Pune branch, gathered at the National Gallery of Modern Art, Kala Ghoda, for an insightful talk by Pierre [...]
New Acropolis Pune Hosts Cleanup Drive at Poona Blind School
On Saturday, 15th March 2025, New Acropolis Pune branch conducted a cleanup drive at The Poona School and Home for the Blind Boys, located on North Main Road, Koregaon Park. Established over 80 years [...]
Exploring Health and Harmony through Equilibrium
On Saturday, 8th March 2025, New Acropolis Pune hosted a talk titled "Restoring Health through Equilibrium," led by Shraddha Shetty, the Branch Manager of New Acropolis Pune. During the session, Shraddha Shetty herself a [...]
From Ithaca to the Self: Lessons in Transformation from Homer’s Odyssey
On Saturday, March 1st, 2025, New Acropolis India Pune Branch hosted a talk titled “Homer’s Odyssey – A Timeless Voyage of Self-Discovery,” led by Yaron Barzilay, the National Director of New Acropolis India (North). [...]
The Beauty Within: Meditative Painting workshop at Bangalore
We had an inspiring workshop session on the title 'The Beauty Within: A Creative Journey' on Feb 15th at New Acropolis main centre, Bangalore. The talk and workshop was about connecting to art as [...]
Session on Concentration and Inner Awakening at Bangalore
We had an experiential session on the title 'The Art of Concentration' on Feb 8th at New Acropolis main centre, Bangalore. The talk was based on the book 'Concentration and Inner Awakening' by senior [...]
The Way of the Heart : Lessons from Ancient Egypt
On Saturday, February 8th, 2025, New Acropolis Pune Branch hosted a talk titled Way of the Heart – Keys from Ancient Egypt” to explore the concept of the ‘Heart’ in classical tradition, and its [...]
Exploring Ancient Traditions and Modern Paths to Meaning
New Acropolis Main centre hosted a talk titled A Search for Meaning Beyond the Visible on 8 February 2025 to explore this concept deeper. The speaker explained how in Egypt, this is seen through [...]
Connecting with Life Through Symbols: Carl Jung’s Influence Explored
On Saturday, February 1st, 2025, Shraddha Shetty, Branch Manager of New Acropolis Pune, delivered an insightful talk on the topic Language of Symbols: Inspiration from Carl Jung, exploring the symbolic language and its connection [...]
Seeking Balance : Buddha’s wisdom for Modern Life
New Acropolis Mumbai hosted a talk titled titled Finding My Inner Balance: Lessons from the Buddha, on January 28 at the Eclipse Wellbeing Hub & School, Santacruz. The speaker explored how the modern pursuit [...]
Socratic Reflections
On January 25, 2024, New Acropolis Pune Branch hosted a thought-provoking talk “Reflecting on the Meaning of Life – The Socratic Way”. The event, attended by 60 participants, explored the question of the Meaning of [...]
Session on Art of Decision Making at Bangalore
We had an experiential session on the title 'The Art of Decision Making' on Jan 25th at New Acropolis main centre, Bangalore. The talk explored on the principles of decision making in our life, [...]
Freedom Beyond Illusions
In a unique blend of art and philosophy New Acropolis Main centre hosted “ Seeking True Freedom, a talk presented in an interactive theatrical format that explored the profound ideas of freedom through the [...]
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 [...]
Blood Donation Drive Organized by New Acropolis Pune
New Acropolis Pune Branch organised a Blood Donation drive on 29th December 2024 in collaboration with Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune. Addressing the critical need for blood in local hospitals, the event attracted a [...]
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 [...]
Life Speaks when we Truly Listen
New Acropolis Pune Branch hosted a talk titled “Art of Listening – to Inspire Creativity” on 25 October 2025. Shraddha Shetty, branch manager of New Acropolis Pune, explained how attentive listening can become a [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Volunteering with a Composting Activity at Shantivan Garden
On 26th September 2021, New Acropolis Main Centre organized a session titled Work with Nature at the BMC Rock Garden, Napeansea Road (Shantivan). To facilitate a more eco friendly waste management, 27 volunteers put [...]
New Acropolis Organises Blood Donation Drive
To support the acute shortage of blood in our city’s blood banks due to the ongoing pandemic, New Acropolis’ Volunteer Aid Team organised a blood donation camp at the Main Centre in Colaba on [...]
Volunteering with an Immunity Kit Distribution Drive
On 30th July 2021, volunteers of New Acropolis Main Centre distributed 120 immunity kits to families residing in the neighbouring Geeta Nagar Slum community. Volunteers organised awareness briefings, explaining the importance of maintaining one's [...]
New Acropolis recognised for its Plateful of Love Initiative.
SuRc, a clothing brand promoting zero wastage garment manufacturing , recently planted 1000 saplings to celebrate World Environment Day, in the name of Covid Warriors as a gesture of gratitude for making a difference to [...]
A Plateful of Love Initiative
The Plateful of Love initiative launched by New Acropolis during the second wave of the pandemic, was aimed at lending a helping hand to those affected by Covid and not able to have simple home cooked [...]
Celebrating Earth Day 2021 with Home Ecology Seminar
On 25th April 2021, volunteers of New Acropolis India (Main Centre) hosted an online Home Ecology Seminar to mark the occasion of Earth Day 2021. The event was attended by 70 participants. The talk and [...]
The Joy of Volunteering
‘Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.’ – Dalai Lama Philosopher-volunteers at New Acropolis Pune branch participated in a volunteering session called 'Philosophy in Action' on Sunday 7th March, with [...]