The human being has unsuspected potential which will be revealed as we evolve. Plato said, "We are gods but have forgotten it." The Buddha said, "Look inside, thou art the Buddha." Every ancient philosophy was geared toward awakening the Higher Self, acquiring more consciousness, gaining not only knowledge, but wisdom.
Our 12-week course is an introduction to some of the major ancient traditions. You will learn about the invisible aspects of the human being (such as the emotions and the mind) and their influence on our own day to day life and our future. How were great beings such as Confucius, Buddha, Moses, Jesus, Zoroaster, etc. able to reach such heights? Karma (the law of cause and effect), reincarnation, altruism, knowledge vs. wisdom, dimensions of existence are some of the concepts explored in this fascinating class.
Register now for the course which begins on Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at 7:30pm - take advantage of this opportunity!
Welcome to New Acropolis Miami!
May - The Power of the Mind
New Tai Chi Class Begins
Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 6:30pmWisdom of East & West
Thursday, May 24, 2012 at 7:30pmFor details, please visit our Courses and Activities page.
April - Celebrate Arbor Day & Earth Day
Tai Chi in the Park
Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at 6:30pmGables Earthfest
Sunday, April 22, 2012 from 12:00pm until 5:00pm, in front of City HallWisdom of East & West
Thursday, April 26, 2012 at 7:30pmFor details, please visit our Courses and Activities page.
March - Inner freedom
Coral Gables Movie Buffs present: "Gladiator"
Thursday, March 15, 2012 at 8:30pmIntroduction to Wisdom of East & West
Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 7:30pmNew Tai Chi Class Starts
Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 6:30pmFor details, please visit our Courses and Activities page.
February - Question reality
In Plato's famous Myth of the Cavern, Socrates uses escaping from a cave into the sunlight as a metaphor to invite his listeners to "question reality." Join us as we retell this fascinating tale and ask the ancient question, "What is reality?"
Plato's Myth of the Cave
Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 8:30pmIntroduction to Wisdom of East & West
Sunday, February 19, 2012 at 11:00amNew Tai Chi Class Starts
Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 6:30pmFor details, please visit our Courses and Activities page.
January - New Opportunities for Learning and Experience
Introduction to Wisdom of East & West
Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 11:00amNew Tai Chi Class Starts
Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 6:30pmFor details, please visit our Courses and Activities page.
December - Fresh baked cookies & hot chocolate for the soul
December is a month of traditions. Since times lost in protohistory cultures have celebrated the solstices, cognizant that humans are celestial creatures. Traditions vary widely, but most focus on love, light and renewal of the quest for self-discovery and self-development. Visit New Acropolis this December and join us celebrating fraternity and intelligence. Don't forget that the New Acropolis Bookstore has a variety of the most unique books and gifts!
Mind, Body & Soul - An Exploration of Ancient Wisdom
Sunday, Dec. 4 at 11:00amNew Tai Chi Class Starts
Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 6:30pmFor details, please visit our Courses and Activities page.
November - Do a barrel roll
Philosophy is about thinking. It is more about the tremendous potential of the human mind than about any specific theory or construct. Any time is a great time to do some philosophy!2nd Annual Plato Reading Day
Thursday, Nov. 10 at 7:30pmMind, Body & Soul - An exploration of Ancient Wisdom
Sunday, Nov. 13 at 11:00amTai Chi for Inner and Outer Health
Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 6:30pmFor details, please visit our Courses and Activities page.
October - Inner Awakening
The golden light of Autumn reminds us of our spiritual nature and causes us to reflect on all we have learned and also makes us sense our immense potential. Join us in October on the quest for the infinite...Mind, Body & Soul - An exploration of Ancient Wisdom
Sunday, Oct. 9 at 11:00amTai Chi for Inner and Outer Health
Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 6:30pmStar Wars Night in benefit of Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF
Thursday, Oct. 27 at 8:30pmFor details, please visit our Courses and Activities page.
September - Karma, Freedom and Destiny
Don't miss these exciting September events:Karma, Freedom and Destiny
Thursday, September 8, 2011 at 8:30pmMind, Body & Soul – a 12-week Course
Sunday, September 11, 2011 at 11:00amMoving Energy with Tai Chi - Beginner's Course
Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at 6:30pmFor details, please visit our Courses and Activities page.
August - Hero: Myth, Symbol or Reality?
Don't miss these exciting August events:Moving Energy with Tai Chi - Beginner's Course
Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at 6:30pmHero: Myth, Symbol or Reality?
Thursday, August 25, 2011 at 8:30pmMind, Body & Soul – a 12-week Course
Sunday, August 28, 2011 at 11:00amFor details, please visit our Courses and Activities page.
July - Summer of Love of Wisdom
Don't miss these exciting July events:Women of Ancient Egypt
Thursday, July 14, 2011 at 8:30pmMind, Body & Soul – a 12-week Course
Sunday, July 17, 2011 at 11:00amAmazing Tai Chi -- Beginner's Course
Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 6:30pmFor details, please visit our Courses and Activities page.
June - Welcome to New Acropolis!
Don't miss these exciting June events:Open House
Thursday, June 9, 2011 at 7:30pmMind, Body & Soul – a 12-week Course
Sunday, June 12, 2011 at 11:00amAmazing Tai Chi -- Beginner's Course
Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at 6:30pmFor details, please visit our Courses and Activities page.
May - researching the law of cause and effect
Don't miss these exciting May events:Tai Chi in the Park
Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at 6:30pmLecture - Karma: The Law of Cause & Effect
Thursday, May 5, 2011 at 8:30pmMind, Body & Soul – a 12-week Course
Sunday, May 8, 2011 at 11:00amAdopt-a-Road in celebration of Earth Day
Sunday, May 22, 2011 from 12:00 noon to 1:00pmFor details, please visit our Courses and Activities page.
April - Renaissance of the Soul
Don't miss these exciting April events:East & West from Plato to Buddha
Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at 7:30pmJapanese Tea Ceremony to benefit disaster victims in Japan
Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 8:30pmFor details, please visit our Courses and Activities page.
March - The quest for Truth
"Are we to accept, just like that, whatever we ourselves or other people say, agreeing merely on the basis that someone’s said something’s so? Or must we examine what the speaker’s saying?" - SocratesVisit twitter.com/newacropolisUS for more quotes and information.
Don't miss these exciting March events:
Lecture: Socrates' Proofs of the Immortality of the Soul
Thursday, March 3, 2011 at 8:30pmNew Tai Chi Course
Tuesday, March 8, 2011 @ 6:30pmEast & West from Plato to Buddha
Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at 7:30pmFor details, visit our Courses and Activities page.
February - Tap into the power of your mind!
Coffee & a Book presents "What is Karma?"
Thursday, February 3, 2011 at 8:30pmNew Tai Chi Course
Tuesday, February 8, 2011 @ 6:30pmEast & West from Plato to Buddha
Sunday, February 13, 2011 at 11:00amFor details, visit our Courses and Activities page.
January - Spiritual Knowledge · Mystical Arts
Ideas come and go. It's easy to fall into the trap of thinking something "new" is necessarily better. Maybe, maybe not. It is well known that humanity has lost important knowledge over the ages due to political, religious and cultural changes. Also, "new" is simply easier to sell.
But human intelligence and development of our gifts should not be sold on the open market to be manipulated by others who are only using it to "get ahead." A human being is worth more than that.
Take time in 2011 to explore the knowledge that has allowed millions of human beings to rise above their circumstances and develop the myriad gifts that are the birthright of every person.
December - Be resolute, be bold... be of a different mold!
Take the most interesting course in the world: Wisdom of the East & West. It begins on Sunday, December 5, 2010 at 11:00 am. Karma, dharma, yoga, Mysteries of Ancient Egypt, India, Greece, Tibet, Plato, Buddha, Socrates, Marcus Aurelius and much, much more...
Also don't forget the new Tai Chi course for beginners on Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at 6:30 pm. Reserve your place today.
For more details, visit our Courses and Activities page.
November – Our current actions are seeds for our near future
November is an extremely exciting month at New Acropolis in Coral Gables. There is a new Tai Chi course beginning on November 2. Register soon to reserve your place.Thursday, November 11 marks our first Annual Plato Reading Day. Join us to kick back and read some Plato. This may be something you want to do every year!
Finally, on Sunday, November 14 at 11:00 AM, we are opening a new class of our popular Philosophy of the East and West course. This one is called “Rise to New Heights - Experience the Wisdom of the Ancients.” Don’t miss it!
Touch the Ancient Mysteries in October
Summer turns to Fall, Experience turns to Wisdom
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!
Autumn doesn't start until September 22/23 - we have a lot of fascinating events between now and then!
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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Food for Thought
“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
“Nowhere can man find a quieter or more untroubled retreat than in his own soul.”
- Marcus Aurelius
“Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in getting up every time we do.”
- Confucius
“Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something”
- Plato
Books and Gifts
A place to find Gems of Wisdom and Treasures
The New Acropolis bookstore is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 PM until 10:00 PM. Stop by and browse and enjoy a cup of coffee!