The rich hues of the late summer sky mature and once again we realize that summer has come and gone and autumn is here. At harvest time we reap what we have sown and reflect on its value, keeping the valuable and recycling what is no longer useful.
Autumn doesn't start until September 22/23 - we have a lot of fascinating events between now and then!
Welcome to New Acropolis Miami!
Summer turns to Fall, Experience turns to Wisdom
Join us in Tibet
It should be quite a bit cooler up there! We'll be traveling mentally to Tibet on August 5, 2010 at 8:30 pm. See Courses and Activities page for more info.
And sign up now for the new course starting on August 11 at 7:30 PM!
And sign up now for the new course starting on August 11 at 7:30 PM!
Add a spark of light to your life in July
If you missed the intro Tai Chi class on June 29 its not too late - the instructor will be offering a quick review of the first class on Tuesday, July 6. Don't miss this chance to harmonize mind & body!
Also back by popular demand, we are starting our summer course, "How To Develop Your Inner Potential" on Tuesday, July 13 at 7:30 PM.
Also back by popular demand, we are starting our summer course, "How To Develop Your Inner Potential" on Tuesday, July 13 at 7:30 PM.
June is a month for inner reflection... and action!
This month we are promoting inner reflection. A book discussion on Marcus Aurelius' Meditations and two new courses: a philosophy course on developing your inner potential and a new Tai Chi course for beginners.
Go to the Courses and Activities for more info on this month's events.
Go to the Courses and Activities for more info on this month's events.
Achieve! in May
The focus this month is achieving success. How can we maximize our talents and eliminate what blocks us? One powerful secret is to "know thyself." This pithy maxim greeted visitors at the famous Temple of Apollo at Delphi and is echoed in countless other mystic tomes around the world. Why? Perhaps because we have strengths and gifts we have barely started perceiving.
Go to the Courses and Activities for more info on this month's events.
Go to the Courses and Activities for more info on this month's events.
Unlock your inner potential in April
This month we are featuring "Coffee and a Book," a new Tai Chi course and the ever popular How to Develop your Inner Potential course.
Click on Courses and Activities for more info.
Click on Courses and Activities for more info.
March is turning out to be an exciting month at NA-Coral Gables
All three events this month seem to be geared toward learning more about oneself, one of the main purposes of New Acropolis. The first event is the bookclub which meets once a month at the center in north Coral Gables. No registration is required. This month will feature the best seller Illusions about a person who meets an enigmatic mechanic... who turns out to be a master of wisdom.
The second event is a lecture on Emotional Intelligence. Emotions are something we all have. Today the emphasis seems to be mostly on manipulating them, but some traditions say that the emotions are a key to self development...
Finally, a new course is opening this month, the most popular activity at the Coral Gables Center: How to Develop your Inner Potential.
Click on Courses and Activities for more info.
See you at New Acropolis!
The second event is a lecture on Emotional Intelligence. Emotions are something we all have. Today the emphasis seems to be mostly on manipulating them, but some traditions say that the emotions are a key to self development...
Finally, a new course is opening this month, the most popular activity at the Coral Gables Center: How to Develop your Inner Potential.
Click on Courses and Activities for more info.
See you at New Acropolis!
Coffee and a Book Presents: ILLUSIONS by Richard Bach
Discover the ageless truths that give our souls wings: that people don't need airplanes to soar... that even the darkest clouds have meaning once we lift ourselves above them... Join us as we discuss the unforgettable follow-up to Jonathan Livingston Seagull.
When: Thursday, March 4, 2010 at 8:30pm
Where: 3837 SW 8th Street in Coral Gables
General admission: Free
For more info call 305-461-5758
When: Thursday, March 4, 2010 at 8:30pm
Where: 3837 SW 8th Street in Coral Gables
General admission: Free
For more info call 305-461-5758
How to Develop your Inner Potential
Sunday, February 21, 2010 at 11:00amEvery human being has tremendous untapped potential. Plato said, “We are gods but we have forgotten it...” Buddha said we each have a potential Buddha inside...
Experience the Wisdom of the East and West. Learn about karma, dharma, yoga, Mysteries of Ancient Egypt, India, Greece and Tibet, Plato, Buddha, Socrates, and Marcus Aurelius and much, much more.
Take time to explore world spiritual traditions in quest of something truly useful...
Don't miss this opportunity!
Tuition: $180 (students with valid student I.D.: $120)
Location: New Acropolis Cultural Association (3837 SW 8th St in Coral Gables)
Coffee and a Book Presents: JONATHAN LIVINGSTON SEAGULL
Soar the literary skies with Jonathan Livingston Seagull! Join us as we discuss this beloved classic over coffee and cookies.
When: Thursday February 4, 2010 at 8:30pm
Where: 3837 SW 8th Street in Coral Gables
General admission: Free
For more info call 305-461-5758
When: Thursday February 4, 2010 at 8:30pm
Where: 3837 SW 8th Street in Coral Gables
General admission: Free
For more info call 305-461-5758
How to Develop your Inner Potential - a 12-week course
Every human being has tremendous untapped potential. Plato said, “We are gods but we have forgotten it.” Buddha said we each have a potential Buddha inside. Learn how to bring out your inner talents by increasing consciousness of your higher capabilities through the philosophy of Buddha, Plato, Socrates, Ancient India, Tibet, Ancient Egypt, Marcus Aurelius. This 12-week course will explore the influence of the invisible planes on your life, the philosophies of eastern and western thinkers, and practical relaxation and concentration techniques. Experience the Wisdom of the East and West, learn about karma, dharma, yoga and much, much more.
When: Sunday, January 24, 2010 at 11:30am
Where: 3837 SW 8th Street in Coral Gables
Tuition: $180, student with valid I.D.: $120
For more info call 305-461-5758
When: Sunday, January 24, 2010 at 11:30am
Where: 3837 SW 8th Street in Coral Gables
Tuition: $180, student with valid I.D.: $120
For more info call 305-461-5758
Wine, Cheese and Wisdom
Come join us for a Courses and Activities Information Session! Wine and cheese will be served.
When: Thursday, December 3, 2009 @ 8:00pm
Where: 3837 SW 8th Street in Coral Gables
General admission: Free
For more info call 305-461-5758
When: Thursday, December 3, 2009 @ 8:00pm
Where: 3837 SW 8th Street in Coral Gables
General admission: Free
For more info call 305-461-5758
Coffee and a Book: THE LITTLE PRINCE
Come join us for Coffee and a Book for an evening with The Little Prince! We will discuss this beloved classic while enjoying coffee and cookies.
When: Thursday, November 5th, 2009 at 8:30pm
Where: 3837 SW 8th Street in Coral Gables
General admission: Free
For more info call 305-461-5758
When: Thursday, November 5th, 2009 at 8:30pm
Where: 3837 SW 8th Street in Coral Gables
General admission: Free
For more info call 305-461-5758
Happiness: Philosophies of the East and West, from Plato to Buddha
What do Plato and Buddha have in common? What about Confucius and Pythagoras? Krishna and Hypatia? They taught secrets of success that are still being used today by wise men and women who aspire to achieve their very best. This leads to happiness. Join us as we travel through history learning from some of the great sages of East and West.
This 12-week course begins on Tuesday, October 27, 2009. The class is from at 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm and is geared towards the original teachings of these great masters of wisdom and how people have used them over the ages. Some things participants have stated they got out of past courses are, "Goal-setting, Work-Life Balance, Self-Discipline, Inner Harmony, Saving Time and Energy."
It will be held at the Coral Gables New Acropolis Center at 3837 SW 8th Street (between Galiano and Ponce de Leon, beside La Casita Restaurant).
Click here for a course overview. Click on Courses and Activities for more details.
Mark your calendar for 7:30 pm, Tuesday, October 27! Don't miss this opportunity!
This 12-week course begins on Tuesday, October 27, 2009. The class is from at 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm and is geared towards the original teachings of these great masters of wisdom and how people have used them over the ages. Some things participants have stated they got out of past courses are, "Goal-setting, Work-Life Balance, Self-Discipline, Inner Harmony, Saving Time and Energy."
It will be held at the Coral Gables New Acropolis Center at 3837 SW 8th Street (between Galiano and Ponce de Leon, beside La Casita Restaurant).
Click here for a course overview. Click on Courses and Activities for more details.
Mark your calendar for 7:30 pm, Tuesday, October 27! Don't miss this opportunity!
Eat, Pray, Love
Explore the journey to self-discovery on Friday, October 2, 2009 @ 7:30pm as narrated by the best-seller Eat, Pray, Love. The first step towards this inner path is the ability to manage one's emotions in a healthy and productive manner by guiding them with our Higher Intelligence. This seminar will present the teachings that are essential to overcome any crisis and obtain that longed-for Spiritual Enlightenment. Click on Courses and Activities for more details.
Multiple levels of reality?
This upcoming lecture just might change your point of view. It's on Plato's Myth of the Cave. Plato used this incredible analogy to explain the existence of multiple planes of existence, from the illusory to the transcendental. In simplified terms, "that which seems" as opposed to "truth." Every ancient philosophy from all parts of the world taught something similar. Join us on Friday, September 11 for a facinating journey. For further details, click on Courses and Activities.
Another special event this month is the new opening of the course, Happiness: Philosophies of the East and West, from Plato to Buddha. Don't miss this opportunity to learn arcane wisdom and secrets of nature... and yourself. The course meets on Tuesday nights from 7:30 pm until 9:00 pm for 12 weeks. The first class is Tuesday, September 29. Register Monday through Friday from 7:30 pm-10:00 pm. Click here for a course overview. Click on Courses and Activities for more details.
Another special event this month is the new opening of the course, Happiness: Philosophies of the East and West, from Plato to Buddha. Don't miss this opportunity to learn arcane wisdom and secrets of nature... and yourself. The course meets on Tuesday nights from 7:30 pm until 9:00 pm for 12 weeks. The first class is Tuesday, September 29. Register Monday through Friday from 7:30 pm-10:00 pm. Click here for a course overview. Click on Courses and Activities for more details.
Add a spark of wisdom to your life! New course starts on August 30
Summer Discount
During the month of July, New Acropolis of Miami is offering a 20% discount on the course Happiness: Philosophies of the East and West from Plato to Buddha. This course gives an excellent overview to the world classics, covering such topics as karma, dharma, yoga, Mysteries of Ancient Egypt, Plato, Socrates, Buddha, Krishna, Confucius and others. Join us for a journey into the incredible potential of the human being. The course meets once a week at Books and Books in Coral Gables and lasts 12 weeks. For more information email na@newacropolismiami.org.
Join us at Books and Books in Coral Gables for "Eat, Pray, Love"
On Friday, May 29th, 2009 at 7:30 pm we present a lecture on "Eat, Pray, Love" the best seller about a woman trying to heal herself from a severe emotional and spiritual crisis. Join us for this amazing story and consider how the author of the book found happiness.
Turn off the lights!
Don't forget to turn off or at least dim nonessential lights from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 28th. It's Earth Hour! But... what if we all turned off or dimmed nonessential lights on a regular basis?
Good News!
We are pleased to announce that we have moved to a brand new location!
3837 SW 8th Street in Coral Gables
It's on 8th Street between Galiano & Ponce de Leon - beside La Casita Restaurant.
Thanks to all the volunteers who helped with the move and also those who are currently working to transform 3837 SW 8th Street into a beautiful place.
As always when moving, there have been plenty of unsuspected little surprises, but for every challenge there has also been a philosopher to overcome it. It's been a lot of fun...
Stop by and visit!
3837 SW 8th Street in Coral Gables
It's on 8th Street between Galiano & Ponce de Leon - beside La Casita Restaurant.
Thanks to all the volunteers who helped with the move and also those who are currently working to transform 3837 SW 8th Street into a beautiful place.
As always when moving, there have been plenty of unsuspected little surprises, but for every challenge there has also been a philosopher to overcome it. It's been a lot of fun...
Stop by and visit!
Course overview
Philosophies of the East and West, from Plato to Buddha
Course
topics
Ancient Egyptian Wisdom
- Visible and Invisible Dimensions in Nature and the Human Being
- The Weighing of the Heart
Reincarnation, Karma
and Dharma
- Life beyond the Physical World
- The Laws that govern the Cosmos and the Inner Man
- Practical Wisdom from The Bhagavad Gita
- The Four Classic Systems of Yoga
- Universal Wisdom
The Mysteries of
Tibet
- The Voice of the Silence (ancient Tibetan manual for walking the path
of wisdom)
- The Masters of Wisdom
- Helena P. Blavatsky
Life and Teachings
of the Buddha
- The Dhammapada
- The Four Noble Truths and The Noble-Eightfold Path
- Concentration and Inner Harmony
- Overcoming Pain
- Developing Compassion for all Beings
Aristotle
- Happiness Through Virtue
Plotinus
- Beauty of the Soul
Ancient Greek Wisdom
- Socrates: The Philosopher as a "lover of wisdom"
- Socratic Dialogues
- Plato's "Myth of the Cave"
- Plato's Republic
- Education of the Soul
- Immortality of the Soul
The Wisdom of Rome
- Emperor Marcus Aurelius
- Epictetus
- Developing Heroic Attitudes
- Friendship
- Providence
- The Citizen of the World
History and Mythology
- Characteristics of Golden Age, Middle Age and Renaissance
- Myth and History
- The Spiral of History
- Archetypes
- The Crisis of our Era and the Temporary Disappearance of the Initiatic
- Mysteries
- Karma, Dharma, and Liberation
- Towards a New Renaissance
Practices / Class
Activities
- Techniques to improve concentration, attention and imagination
- Individual and class projects
Nature Hikes
- Participate in field trips in to local and national parks
- Learn about local flora and fauna
- Astronomy Nights
Community Service
- Park and Road Clean-ups
- Educational Programs
- Volunteer projects in hospitals
- Assisting those in need
Click here for starting dates and other activities...
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www.newacropolisusa.org
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Daily Quote
“What we are today comes from our thoughts of yesterday, and our present thoughts build our life of tomorrow: our life is the creation of our mind.”
- Buddha
Open House
First Friday of every month!
Stop by to register for the upcoming course, browse our books and reproductions, learn more about our activities or just chat about philosophy and metaphysics.
We'll have a table on the sidewalk and the bookstore will also be open.
See you there!