Author: USA
Lecture: ‘Get to know the Philosophers: An evening with Pythagoras’ (Boston, USA)
The wisdom of Pythagoras on virtue and happiness was presented at New Acropolis Boston first as a talk and then as a short humoristic skit available on YouTube for anyone […]
Annual Plato Reading Day (Miami, USA)
New Acropolis of Miami held their 6th Annual Plato Reading Day which brought people together to honor the great philosopher. Participants read dialogues, thought about them and discussed their perspectives, and […]
New Acropolis participates in Vegan Mania 2015 (Chicago, USA)
New Acropolis once again this year participated in Vegan Mania 2015 with an interactive booth and Wheel of Virtues. Throughout the course of the day featuring non-profit organizations, eco-conscious merchants, […]
Talk: Myth of Persephone and Demeter (Miami, USA)
New Acropolis of Miami presented a talk on the Myth of Persephone and Demeter. The event was widely publicized by Florida International University.
‘Music and Mindfulness’ workshop (Chicago, USA)
New Acropolis Chicago presented an interactive workshop at a city library on Mindulness and Music where participants engaged in insightful and fun practices on psychology and the art of listening. […]
Plato Reading Day in Atlanta (USA)
New Acropolis of Atlanta celebrated its 2nd Annual Plato Reading Day as part of its commemoration of World Philosophy Day, instituted by UNESCO.
Japanese Tea Ceremony (Atlanta, USA)
New Acropolis of Atlanta held a Japanese Tea Ceremony whereby participants learned the principles of harmony, simplicity, and love of nature. They also read portions of sacred Buddhist texts.
‘Be the Change’: Interactive lecture (Chicago, USA)
An interactive lecture entitled ‘Be the Change’ on transformational leadership was held at the Chicago Public Library. Participants shared their views about how to be an effective leader one must […]
Participating at the Oakhurst Fall Festival (Atlanta, USA)
New Acropolis Atlanta participated at the local Festival of Oakhurst. Volunteers sold books at their stand, presented a tai chi demonstration and provided information to local residents about their volunteer work […]
Seminar: ‘Buddha: His Life and Teachings’ (Charlotte, NC, USA)
New Acropolis in Charlotte, North Carolina presented a seminar at the University of Charlotte entitled Buddha: His Life and Teachings.
