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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 Stoics: difficulties as an opportunity for growth (Nicaragua)
Lecture on the practical teachings of this stream of thought which invites us to see difficulties as an opportunity to develop our will and virtues. -
The “Health and esotericism” fair (Liberec, Czech Republic)
New Acropolis Liberec participated in the “Health and esotericism” fair that was organized in their city not only as an exhibitor, but also by organizing a lecture on Karma. -
Experiments with Truth – Honouring Gandhi (Budapest, Hungary)
Gandhi’s name and influence are well-known in Hungary, but his life and principles are rarely talked about. With the 150th anniversary of his birth approaching, the New Acropolis School of[…]
Culture
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Poetry Night to commemorate the city’s 500th years (Panama)
Commemoration of the 500th year of the city’s founding with an artistic evening. A night of magical poetry, full of emotions and memories. We were joined by the poets of[…] -
Lecture: “Notre-Dame de Paris: the message of the phoenix” (Montreal, Canada)
The whole world witnessed speechless and horrified the fire of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris. A sense of international solidarity was spontaneously expressed around this emblematic monument, the jewel of sacred[…] -
Emotional Health and Occupational Art campaign (San Pedro Sula, Honduras)
New Acropolis Pedro Sula participated in the Emotional Health and Occupational Art campaign promoted by CEUTEC (Technological University Center), where volunteers had the[…]
Volunteering
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Hiking and cleaning on the Medellin River (Medellin, Colombia)
New Acropolis volunteers and the ecological collective ‘Yo sumo’, organized a “hiking and cleaning” route around a stretch of the city’s river. The group passed through a sector where the[…] -
Night walk along the Sierra de Palmela (Lisbon, Portugal)
Night walk through the Sierra de Palmela-Louro, near Lisbon, with the aim of observing fireflies in their nocturnal mating dance. This activity was led by Ana Nunes, volunteer of New[…] -
Medical campaign for the elderly (Tegucigalpa, Honduras)
New Acropolis volunteers including doctors organized a medical campaign to care for low income elderly residents from one of the city’s neighborhoods. In addition to providing preventive medical care, donations[…]
Modesty is the colour of virtue.
Diogenes
Philosophy
Participants in our advanced program of philosophy.
Culture
Libraries with open reading programs.
Volunteering
Volunteers worldwide
LIBRARY
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Heritage: The Foundation of the Future: Architect Parul Zaveri’s Journey (Event Synopsis)
Architect Parul Zaveri established Abhikram (Sanskrit: initiation) to explore design directions and processes that make built environments functionally, psychologically, environmentally and spiritually more contextual, more comfortable and more healthfully livable for all. At a time when energy guzzling steel, cement and glass towers are making towering bar-graphs of our city skylines, Parul and her late […]
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What’s New in the Past?
Archaeology, a relatively modern science, took off during the industrial revolution. Not just because the scientific method allowed for better research tools, but also because the religious dogmas that had imposed their own version of the past were slowly fading. And even though the most enlightened scientific figures of antiquity knew that the earth was […]
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Celebrating the Meaning of Life in Warli Art
“They still look upon life as a gift to be celebrated; and this ancient Earth as one to be praised, worshipped and also celebrated. They are the one to whom the earth is not something to be used, not a possession or an object for exploitation but a living entity, an object of reverence, and […]
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The Joy of Living Philosophy
Know Thyself. This famous axiom from the ancient Greek tradition seems so simple but in reality these words are a key to living life. As I reflect over the last 5 years, since when I began my journey as a philosopher and started to explore the meaning of these words, it is easy for me […]
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