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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
Discovering Heroic Qualities
On 8th December 2018, the Social Solidarity Department of New Acropolis (Khar Branch) conducted an activity titled “Heroism” in collaboration with Angel Express, an NGO that works with underprivileged children. The goal of the [...]
Keeping Hope Alive
On 18 November 2018 , 32 volunteers comprising of members of New Acropolis (Main Centre), friends and citizens of Colaba area, with the support of BMC (A ward) came together to repaint and refresh [...]
New Acropolis marks World Philosophy Day 2018
World Philosophy Day 2018 – Pune Branch On 17th November 2018, New Acropolis Cultural Organization marked World Philosophy Day through coordinated activities at the Main Centre in Colaba, as well as at the Khar [...]
New Acropolis (India) at Bangalore celebrated the International Day of Philosophy 2018
On 17th November 2018, New acropolis Bangalore celebrated the International Day of Philosophy with The Philosophy Habba titled “Maarga: Building Pathways to Change”. The day long event saw many enthusiastic participants partake in diverse [...]
A Morning of Taichi and QiGong
On 11th November 2018, Sifu Carlton Hill who has been teaching Taichi and QiGong for over 40 years, conducted an interactive workshop for members and Friends of New Acropolis, at the Colaba centre of New Acropolis in Mumbai. Sifu [...]
Caring for Mangroves
On 27th October 2018, New Acropolis (Main Centre) led 30 volunteers in a clean-up and restoration activity in one area of the Mangroves situated in Navy Nagar, Colaba. With scissors, gloves and rakes in [...]
IONA Birthday Sign language project
In celebration of the 61st Birthday of the International Organization of New Acropolis, New Acropolis Bangalore marked the occasion this year, with a special activity of signing the famous John Lenon song ‘IMAGINE’ to [...]
Survival Skills Adventure
Members of New Acropolis Cultural Organization participated in a 3-day Survival Skills Adventure over the weekend of 20th October 2018, on the beautiful mountainous backdrop of Harischandragad, a 5-hour drive out of Mumbai. Learning [...]
Cultivating Mindfulness through Concentration
On 18th January 2020, New Acropolis (Main Center) hosted a talk titled “The Art of Concentration” by National Director of New Acropolis India, Mr. Yaron Barzilay, attended by over 50 members and guests. The talk [...]
New Acropolis Features in the Indian Express
On 17th January 2020, the efforts of New Acropolis India and its associate organizations worldwide were featured by Indian Express, a leading Indian Daily. The article highlighted the 200+ events held across 37 countries worldwide, [...]
Talk on Leadership by Example
On Saturday, 11th January 2020, New Acropolis (Khar Branch) hosted a talk titled "Becoming a True Leader" to explore the importance of leadership in our world, and the necessary attributes required of a real leader [...]
Learning to Work with New Year Resolutions
On 4th January 2020, New Acropolis (Main Centre) hosted a talk 'New Year Resolutions and the Art of Commitment'. The lecture spoke of the importance of cycles and the New Year as an example of [...]
From Marcus Aurelius to our daily lives
On Saturday 4th January 2020, New Acropolis (Pune Branch) hosted a talk titled 'Stoic lessons from Marcus Aurelius - Philosophy for Daily Life'. Delivered by Yaron Barzilay, National Director of New Acropolis India, the talk [...]
The Acropolitan Magazine Latest Issue Released
With the advent of a New Year, New Acropolis is delighted to announce the release of the latest issue of the Acropolitan Magazine. We hope this issue inspires you in 2020. Wishing all our readers [...]
Imbibing Insights from The Little Prince
On Saturday 21st December 2019, New Acropolis (Pune Branch) hosted a talk titled ‘Take a Voyage with The Little Prince.’ Authored by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry , this book offers nuggets of wisdom from the child-like [...]
Exploring The Meaning of True Freedom
On Saturday, 14th December 2019, New Acropolis (Main Centre) conducted a lecture titled 'The Freedom To Be'. The talk spoke of true freedom as the ability to maintain inner stability; to direct, rather than be [...]
Talk on Encountering the Self
On 14th December 2019, New Acropolis (Khar Branch) hosted a talk titled “Forget yourself, to Know Yourself”. Using a comparative approach, the presentation shed light on key principles from various ancient civilizations to investigate what [...]
Exploring the Mystery of the Mayans
On 30th November 2019, New Acropolis (Main Centre) held a talk titled 'Mystery of the Mayans', shedding light on a few philosophical aspects of the ancient Mayan civilization. Using examples from their Architecture, Mythology and [...]
Talk on the Value of Facing Challenges
On 30th November 2019, New Acropolis (Khar Branch) hosted a talk titled, ‘Challenges: Problems or Opportunities?” The speaker shared that ultimately, facing a challenge requires the right attitude. A person trapped in the mentality of [...]
Celebrating World Philosophy Day with Tagore’s Timeless Wisdom
New Acropolis (Pune Branch) marked World Philosophy Day on 23rd November 2019 with a talk titled 'Tagore, the Poet Philosopher’. Through excerpts from Rabindranath Tagore’s poetry, the speaker explored the themes of harmony, unity and [...]