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New Acropolis, an international non-profit organization, is a school of Philosophy that promotes Culture and practices Volunteering.
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Missed our last interactive workshop on the Odyssey? Well, here is another opportunity!
What can the journey of Odysseus teach us about life, ourselves and who we can become? Through a thought-provoking talk and engaging discussions, we will explore some of the archetypes, symbols, and “traps” that Odysseus encounters in his journey.
Join us for The Odyssey - The Journey to Yourself: an evening of philosophy, reflection and practical insights!
📅 Sunday, October 4
📍 192 Spadina Ave., 3rd Floor
🎟️ Click here for more details and reserving your spot:
https://odysseus.eventbrite.ca/?aff=fbe
09/29/2026
🎉 What an incredible turnout - we had a packed, full house for our Tao of Chinese Calligraphy Workshop recently! 🖌️✨
It was such a joy to connect with everyone and be guided by our instructor through this immersive and hands-on journey. 🧘♂️
Beyond just discussing ancient wisdom, seeing each of you put brush to paper and bring these timeless ideas to life through practice was truly inspiring! 📜🎨
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and made the event so memorable. ❤️
What can a brush, ink, and a few simple strokes teach us about life? 🖌️
Join us for The Tao of Chinese Calligraphy and explore the ancient wisdom of the Tao through the art of calligraphy: cultivating calmness, concentration, balance, and beauty.
📅 Sunday, September 20
⏰ 10:15 AM – 12:15 PM
📍 192 Spadina Ave., 3rd Floor, Toronto
🎟️ Tickets here: https://tao-calligraphy.eventbrite.ca/?aff=fbe
08/28/2026
Join us for this special interactive and allow the Odyssey to open a window into the mystery of the human soul.
Let’s discover the Odysseus within - and the practical insights this ancient story will offer about your own life!
🎟 Full details of the workshop and tickets – https://odysseus.eventbrite.ca/?aff=fbe
🗓 When: Monday, August 31 @ 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
📍 Where: 192 Spadina Avenue (between Queen and Dundas)
Earlier this month, 858 participants. 24 countries. Every continent. One shared ideal of self-improvement and fraternity!
The International Volunteer Games brought together in Greece 858 volunteers from New Acropolis and its School of Sport, representing 24 countries from every continent, to experience sport as a path of human development, self-improvement, and fraternity.
The gathering took place in Olympia, at the facilities of the International Olympic Academy, a setting deeply connected to the history and classical tradition of Greece, and especially meaningful for reflecting on sport and the values that unite human beings.
Over several days, competitions were held in athletics, swimming, football, volleyball, basketball, tennis, table tennis, archery, chess, Acroball, tug of war, rhythmic gymnastics, and Greco-Roman wrestling.
The program also brought together philosophy and culture through a series of lectures — including one given by the International Director of New Acropolis — presentations, and archaeological visits to Olympia, Sparta, Delphi, and Ancient Messene.
The Games are an initiative of New Acropolis, organized through its School of Sport with Heart, which brings together sport, philosophy, and volunteering as tools for the integral development of the human being.
Beyond the results, every experience was an opportunity to put into practice discipline, respect, perseverance, teamwork, and fraternity!
If you missed our last activity, here's another opportunity to invest in yourself.
Improve Yourself – The Greatest Adventure!
Join us for an interactive evening exploring practical philosophy and timeless ideas that can help you live with greater purpose, clarity, and self-awareness.
📅 Tuesday, August 4
🕖 7:15–8:45 PM
📍 Alternity, 333 Bloor St W, Toronto
🎟️ Register: http://www.know-yourself.ca
07/16/2026
69 years. Thousands of stories. One shared ideal.
Since 1957, New Acropolis has brought together people from different cultures, languages, and countries around a shared conviction: that human beings can transform themselves and, in doing so, help transform the world.
Over these 69 years, we have learned, taught, served, built friendships, and shared countless experiences that continue to bear fruit wherever we are present.
Today, we celebrate not only an anniversary, but an international community of people who continue to grow, study, serve, and bring philosophy into everyday life.
Thank you to everyone who is part of this story.
Happy 69th Anniversary, New Acropolis! 🎉🌍💚
05/14/2026
🌍 On the occasion of Mother Earth Day, New Acropolis Canada two wonderful volunteer activities combining action and reflection.
🧹 In Toronto, a park clean-up to take concrete care of our environment and make a simple yet meaningful contribution toward positive change.
🐾 In Montreal, a philosophical conference on the theme “Animals have a soul!”, opening a space for dialogue about our relationship with living beings, consciousness, and respect for nature.
Two different activities, but one shared goal: to develop a more human, responsible, and harmonious awareness toward Life and the planet. 🌱
05/08/2026
50 countries. One direction. 🌍
Every year, teachers and leaders of New Acropolis International (Nueva Acrópolis Internacional) from across the world gather in one place. Not to report numbers or sign documents — but to remember why we do what we do.
Because it’s easy to forget, in the daily work of each school, each class, each volunteer action, that we are part of something much larger than ourselves.
In Antigua, Guatemala, we were reminded.
We looked around the room and saw faces from five continents — different languages, different cultures, different histories. And yet, one shared conviction: that human beings are capable of something higher. That philosophy, lived and practiced, can help people find the best version of themselves.
Acropolis — the high city. The highest point.
That is what we are building, together, every day.
To the volunteers of Nueva Acrópolis Guatemala who made this possible: in your generosity, we saw philosophy in action.
Join us to discover how Ancient Stoic wisdom provides us timeless tools to cultivate inner Strength, Serenity and the Joy of Service to others, despite the ChAoS of modern life!
📅 When: Tomorrow, Saturday, April 18 @ 2:00 PM
📍 Where: 192 Spadina Avenue (between Dundas & Queen)
🎟️ Tickets & more details: https://art-of-calm.eventbrite.ca/?aff=fbe
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We live in a world of constant noise: endless notifications, constant novelty, stress, challenges and uncertainty.
Our Master the Art of Calm Within the Chaos workshop is a thought provoking, practical and interactive workshop in which we will explore themes such as:
✨ Why and how to stay calm
✨ The role of obstacles in daily life
✨ Rising above distraction
✨ Build inner strength and resilience
✨ Serve the greater good in a wiser way
Come discover how calm becomes strength, strength becomes service, and philosophy becomes a way of life!
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