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Philosophy
Philosophy, when it is practical, is educational. It helps us to know ourselves and to improve ourselves. To be a philosopher is a way of life committed to the best aspirations of humanity. Read More
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Volunteering
Volunteering is the natural expression of a spirit of union with life and humanity, which manifests in the practice of values such as unselfishness, commitment and striving for the common good. Read More
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Philosophy
Philosophy, when it is practical, is educational. It helps us to know ourselves and to improve ourselves. To be a philosopher is a way of life committed to the best aspirations of humanity. Read More
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Volunteering
Volunteering is the natural expression of a spirit of union with life and humanity, which manifests in the practice of values such as unselfishness, commitment and striving for the common good. Read More
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Volunteering
Volunteering is the natural expression of a spirit of union with life and humanity, which manifests in the practice of values such as unselfishness, commitment and striving for the common good. Read More
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Philosophy
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The Everyday Philosopher Blog (Chicago, USA)
New Acropolis Chicago celebrated World Philosophy Day by launching a new blog – The Everyday Philosopher. This project was born out of admiration for the depth and intelligence of the[…] -
Lecture “Mahatma Gandhi. Five Rules of Life.” 150th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi (St. Petersburg, Russia)
Lecture “Mahatma Gandhi. Five Rules of Life” to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Participants learned about the five rules that shaped the life of one of the most[…] -
World Philosophy Day 2019 – Celebrating the Continuing Relevance of Stoic Philosophy (Mumbai, India)
New Acropolis celebrated the World Philosophy Day 2019 with the release of a new book titled “Above All, BE GOOD: A Stoic Guide to Happiness,” authored by Mr. Gilad Sommer,[…]
Culture
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Gandhi, fraternity and nonviolence (Santa Cruz, Bolivia)
Talk on “Gandhi, fraternity and nonviolence”. A journey through his life, his inner awakening and the search for a life meaning that, based on fraternity and the aspiration of unity[…] -
Exhibition: Art as a testing ground for philosophy (Budapest, Hungary)
Exhibition presenting the work of graphic artist Zsuzsanna Kolláth on the first anniversary of the early death of the artist. Her works were placed on display for a month.[…] -
Friendsgiving Dinner 2019 – Better Together (Chicago, USA)
On November 23, 2019 the members, students and friends of New Acropolis Chicago celebrated together the 5th Annual dinner of Thanksgiving. This dinner, that in the last few years has[…]
Volunteering
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Mural with identity in Nicoya (Guanacaste, Costa Rica)
Cheerful and fun mural in homage to iguanas and some musical instruments representative of the community of Nicoya, Guanacaste. It is common to see iguanas in parks, sidewalks, and trees[…] -
Solidarity Day with nature (Heredia, Costa Rica)
More than fifty people participated in this activity focused mainly on the Burío de Heredia river. Unfortunately this river is negatively affected by the homes around it and the people[…] -
DarMas Bazaar (Colombia)
DarMas (GiveMore), a bazaar for the purpose of raising funds for the elderly of a nursing home in the city. New Acropolis organized a campaign to collect food, crafts, decorative[…]
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Chernobyl and the Inexorability of Karma
Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth. The Buddha The Truth doesn’t care about our needs or wants, it doesn’t care about our governments, our ideologies, our religions. It will lie in wait for all time. And this, at last, is the gift of Chernobyl. Valery Legasov in HBO’s Chernobyl […]
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The Symbolism of Sumo
Sumo is a form of wrestling that expresses the Japanese Shinto religion. It has at its heart principles of dignity and courtesy, and as well as being Japan’s national sport it is also a religious ritual. The Sumo wrestlers, called Rikishi, may look big and cumbersome but winning fights involves a combination of strength, agility, […]
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The Sun in Celtic Mythology
“There is an earthly sun, which is the cause of all heat, and all who are able to see may see the sun, and those who are blind and cannot see him may feel his heat. There is an eternal sun, which is the source of all wisdom, and those whose spiritual senses have awakened […]
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The Symbolism of the Chinese Dragon
The Chinese Dragon is the most ancient and most important mythological and esoteric symbol of China. The origins of this symbol are lost in the mists of time. In China, artefacts depicting dragons have been unearthed which date back to the fifth millennium BC. It is said that the ancient people of China saw themselves […]
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