March - What is Life?
Coffee and a Book Presents: Illusions by Richard Bach
Thursday, March 4, 2010 at 8:30pm
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.
General admission: free
Location: New Acropolis Cultural Association (3837 SW 8th St in Coral Gables)
Lecture: EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 8:30pm
Emotional Intelligence describes the ability to manage the emotions in a productive manner. Learn to understand your emotions and make them more intelligent.
General admission: $10 (students with valid I.D.: $5)
Location: New Acropolis Cultural Association (3837 SW 8th St in Coral Gables)
HOW TO DEVELOP YOUR INNER POTENTIAL – a 12-week course
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 7:30pm
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...
Experience the Wisdom of the East and West. Learn about karma, dharma, yoga, Mysteries of Ancient Egypt, India, Greece, Tibet, Plato, Buddha, Socrates, Marcus Aurelius and much, much more.
Take time to explore world spiritual traditions in quest of something truly useful...
Tuition: $180 (students with valid student I.D.: $120)
Location: New Acropolis Cultural Association (3837 SW 8th St in Coral Gables)
February - Soar Ever Higher
Coffee and a Book Presents: JONATHAN LIVINGSTON SEAGULL
Thursday, February 4, 2010 at 8:30pm
Soar the literary skies with Jonathan Livingston Seagull! Join us as we discuss this beloved classic over coffee and cookies.
General admission: free
Location: New Acropolis Cultural Association (3837 SW 8th St in Coral Gables)
Course: How to Develop your Inner Potential
Sunday, February 21, 2010 at 11:00am
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...
Experience the Wisdom of the East and West. Learn about karma, dharma, yoga, Mysteries of Ancient Egypt, India, Greece, Tibet, Plato, Buddha, Socrates, Marcus Aurelius and much, much more.
Take time to explore world spiritual traditions in quest of something truly useful...
Tuition: $180 (students with valid student I.D.: $120)
Location: New Acropolis Cultural Association (3837 SW 8th St in Coral Gables)
January - Develop Your Inner Potential
Meetup group: "Are you interested in spirituality, metaphysics & philosophy?"
Thursday, January 7, 2010 at 7:30pm
Wine and cheese will be served.
General admission: free
Location: New Acropolis Cultural Association (3837 SW 8th St in Coral Gables)
Course: How to Develop your Inner Potential
Sunday, January 24, 2010 at 11:30am
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.
Tuition: $180 (students with valid student I.D.: $120)
Location: New Acropolis Cultural Association (3837 SW 8th St in Coral Gables)
December - Wine, Cheese and Wisdom
Courses and Activities Info Session
Thursday, December 3, 2009 @ 8:00pm
Come join us for a Courses and Activities Information Session! Wine and cheese will be served.
General admission: free
Location: New Acropolis Cultural Association (3837 SW 8th St in Coral Gables)
Course: Wisdom of the East and West
Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at 7:30pm
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.
Tuition: $180 (students with valid student I.D.: $120)
Location: New Acropolis Cultural Association (3837 SW 8th St in Coral Gables)
November - People from other planets + new Tai Chi course for beginners
Coffee and a Book: THE LITTLE PRINCE
Thursday, November 5, 2009 @ 8:30pm
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.
General admission: free
Location: New Acropolis Cultural Association (3837 SW 8th St in Coral Gables)
New Tai Chi course for beginners - Harmonize your spirit, mind and body.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 @ 6:30pm
Tai Chi Chuan helps focus the mind and energize the body, making it more balanced and flexible. It also reduces stress, increases stamina, and strengthens one's immune system. Tai Chi Chuan has been described as meditation in movement allowing the individual to find peace and tranquility while improving health. Don't miss this opportunity to harmonize your spirit, mind and body.
Tuition: $50/month
Location: New Acropolis Cultural Association (3837 SW 8th St in Coral Gables)
October - Autumn is a time to reflect on the wisdom we have inside
Eat, Pray, Love - Explore the journey to self-discovery
Friday, October 2, 2009 @ 7:30pm
Explore the journey to self-discovery 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.
General admission: $10 (students with valid I.D.: $5)
Location: New Acropolis Cultural Association (3837 SW 8th St in Coral Gables)
NEW COURSE! Happiness: Philosophies of the East and West from Plato to Buddha
Tuesday, October 27, 2009 @ 7:30pm
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.
Click here to view the new course poster
Tuition: $180 (students with valid student I.D.: $120)
Location: New Acropolis Cultural Association (3837 SW 8th St in Coral Gables)
September - Smell the sweet perfume of the rose of wisdom
Plato's Myth of the Cave: A lecture that will change your point of view...
Friday, September 11, 2009 @ 7:30pm
"This is your last chance. After this, there is no turning back. You take the blue pill - the story ends, you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the red pill - you stay in Wonderland and I show you how deep the rabbit-hole goes". Remember those lines from the movie "The Matrix"? Morpheus is telling Neo is that the world we live in is not what it seems... This concept, taken directly from Plato's Myth of the Cave, and found in all the ancient teachings in one form or another, goes deeper than what we realize on a daily basis.
General admission: $10 (students with valid I.D.: $5)
Location: New Acropolis Cultural Association (3837 SW 8th St in Coral Gables)
NEW COURSE! Happiness: Philosophies of the East and West from Plato to Buddha
Tuesday, September 29, 2009 @ 7:30pm
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.
Click here to view the new course poster
Tuition: $180 (students with valid student I.D.: $120)
Location: New Acropolis Cultural Association (3837 SW 8th St in Coral Gables)
August - That inner impulse to go "onward and upward"!
Book Club: The Alchemist by J.A. Livraga
Wednesday, August 5, 2009 @ 8:30pm
As they say, "back by popular demand..." When we did this book at the Book Club, participants asked for another session. We also had a number of requests from folks who weren't able to attend. So... see you on August 5!
The Alchemist is a historical novel about an aspiring young chemist who is a member of a Hermetic Lodge in the 16th Century. The brilliant youth is seeking wisdom and wishes to learn the secrets of Alchemy. The Holy Inquisition proclaims him a heretic. He is torn by his love for Hypatia, who is also a seeker of truth, and does not want to leave her, but he is forced to flee to save both of their lives.
His adventures lead him to Egypt and India, and he finally meets the great master Giordano Bruno who instructs him in the Mysteries of Transmutation. He knows that he must go back and share his newfound wisdom, but how can he do it without risking his life and the lives of those he loves?
In addition to being a best selling novel, The Alchemist is an extremely well-researched book which reveals much about the lost science of Alchemy and those who practiced it.
General admission: free
Location: Books and Books in Coral Gables
Habitat for Humanity
Saturday, August 15, 2009 @ 8:00am
Spend a Saturday working with a hammer and power tools to build a better world. To sign up, contact Julian Bernal at
julian.bernal@newacropolismiami.org
NEW COURSE! Happiness: Philosophies of the East and West from Plato to Buddha
Sunday, August 30, 2009 @ 11:30am
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.
Click here to view the new course poster
Tuition: $150
Full-time students with I.D.: $100
Location: New Acropolis in Coral Gables - 3837 SW 8th Street
July - Summer Sunshine, Rain and Philosophy!
Book Club: The Alchemist by J.A. Livraga
Wednesday, July 1, 2009 @ 8:30pm
Don't miss this Book Club Meeting on the incredible novel
The Alchemist by J.A. Livraga.
The Alchemist is a historical novel about an aspiring young chemist who is a member of a Hermetic Lodge in the 16th Century. The brilliant youth is seeking wisdom and wishes to learn the secrets of Alchemy. The Holy Inquisition proclaims him a heretic. He is torn by his love for Hypatia, who is also a seeker of truth, and does not want to leave her, but he is forced to flee to save both of their lives.
His adventures lead him to Egypt and India, and he finally meets the great master Giordano Bruno who instructs him in the Mysteries of Transmutation. He knows that he must go back and share his newfound wisdom, but how can he do it without risking his life and the lives of those he loves?
In addition to being a best selling novel, The Alchemist is an extremely well-researched book which reveals much about the lost science of Alchemy and those who practiced it.
General admission: free
Location: Books and Books in Coral Gables
June - Dedicated to the Wisdom of the East and West
Book Club: The Alchemist by Paul Coelho
Wednesday, June 3, 2009 @ 8:30pm
Join us as we discuss this fascinating book.
"To realize one's destiny is a person's only obligation."
General admission: free
Location: Books and Books in Coral Gables
NEW COURSE! Wisdom of the East and West
Tuesday, June 16, 2009 @ 7:30pm
Experience the Wisdom of the East and West, learn about the Mysteries of Ancient Egypt, India, Greece and Tibet, Plato, Buddha, Socrates, and Marcus Aurelius, participate in astronomy nights, ecological activities, volunteering and much, much more.
Tuition: $150
Full-time students with I.D.: $100
Location: Cafe Demetrio in Coral Gables
May - Shake it up and live!
Lecture: Eat, Pray, Love
Friday, May 29th, 2009 at 7:30 pm
Join us for a lecture on this the best seller about a woman trying to heal herself from a severe emotional and spiritual crisis. What is happiness? What is the meaning of life?
General admission: free
Location: Books and Books in Coral Gables
November - Add a spark of wisdom to your life!
New Course: Wisdom of the East & West
Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 11:00 am
NEW 12-WEEK COURSE BEGINNING! THIS WILL BE THE LAST COURSE TO BEGIN IN 2008!
Experience the Wisdom of the East and West, learn about the Mysteries of Ancient Egypt, India, Greece and Tibet, Plato, Buddha, Socrates, and Marcus Aurelius, participate in events such as astronomy nights, ecological activities, volunteering and much, much more.
Tuition: $150
Full-time students with I.D.: $100
October - Dedicated to finding Inner Order and Clarity
Lecture: Karma: The Law of Cause and Effect
Friday, October 3rd, 2008 @ 7:30 pm
Learn how the understanding of this Law is the key to true happiness.
Admission: $7
Full-time students with I.D.: $5
New Course: Wisdom of the East & West
Sunday, October 12, 2008 @ 11:00 am
Experience the Wisdom of the East and West, learn about the Mysteries of Ancient Egypt, India, Greece and Tibet, Plato, Buddha, Socrates, and Marcus Aurelius, participate in events such as astronomy nights, ecological activities, volunteering and much, much more.
Tuition: $150
Full-time students with I.D.: $100
Philosophy @ Starbucks: The Spartans
Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 7:30 pm
Enjoy an evening of philosophical discussion hosted by New Acropolis Cultural Association at Starbucks, 475 South Dixie Highway in Coral Gables, featuring an hour of discussion about some of the most influential and wisest men and women of the ages, all while enjoying fresh coffee or tea and maybe a delicious pastry.
Admission: Free
September - Dedicated to the Inner Virtues that Every Human Being Possesses in Potential
Lecture: Mind over Matter
Friday, September 5, 2008 @ 7:30 pm
Learn how the power of your mind can help you materialize your dreams, ideals, goals and make a better you.
Admission: $7
Full-time students with I.D.: $5
Philosophy @ Starbucks: Karma
Friday, September 19, 2008 @ 7:30 pm
Enjoy an evening of philosophical discussion hosted by New Acropolis Cultural Association at Starbucks, 475 South Dixie Highway in Coral Gables, featuring an hour of discussion about some of the most influential and wisest men and women of the ages, all while enjoying fresh coffee or tea and maybe a delicious pastry.
Admission: Free
New Course: Wisdom of the East & West
Tuesday, September 23, 2008 @ 7:30 pm
Experience the Wisdom of the East and West, learn about the Mysteries of Ancient Egypt, India, Greece and Tibet, Plato, Buddha, Socrates, and Marcus Aurelius, participate in events such as astronomy nights, ecological activities, volunteering and much, much more.
Tuition: $150
Full-time students with I.D.: $100
August - Dedicated to Ancient India
Lecture: Karma: The Law of Cause and Effect
Friday, August 1, 2008 @ 7:30pm
This presentation discusses the laws of cause and effect at the mental and emotional levels, and how to access our potential, such as intuition, creativity, the higher sentiments and will.
Admission: $7
Full-time students with I.D.: $5
Philosophy @ Starbucks: Plato, Buddha and Fresh Coffee
Friday, August 22, 2008 @ 7:30pm
Enjoy an evening of philosophical discussion hosted by New Acropolis Cultural Association at Starbucks, 475 South Dixie Highway in Coral Gables, featuring an hour of discussion about some of the most influential and wisest men and women of the ages, all while enjoying fresh coffee or tea and maybe a delicious pastry.
Admission: free
NEW COURSE! Wisdom of the East and West
Tuesday, August 26, 2008 @ 7:30pm
Experience the Wisdom of the East and West, learn about the Mysteries of Ancient Egypt, India, Greece and Tibet, Plato, Buddha, Socrates, and Marcus Aurelius, participate in events such as astronomy nights, ecological activities, volunteering and much, much more.
Tuition: $150
Full-time students with I.D.: $100
July - Dedicated to Egypt
Lecture: The Art of Jewelry in Ancient Egypt
Friday, July 11, 2008 @ 7:30pm
Participants will be able to attend in a free guided tour of the Egypt Exhibit at the Lowe Art Museum on Sunday, July 13 at 2:00 pm (entry fee not included).
Admission: $8
Full-time students with I.D.: $5
NEW COURSE! Wisdom of the East and West
Sunday, July 13, 2008 @ 11:00am
Experience the Wisdom of the East and West, learn about the Mysteries of Ancient Egypt, India, Greece and Tibet, Plato, Buddha, Socrates, and Marcus Aurelius, participate from events such as astronomy nights, ecological activities, volunteering and much, much more.
Tuition: $150
Full-time students with I.D.: $100
June - Dedicated to the Wisdom of the East and West
ADOPT-A-ROAD Volunteer Opportunity/PICNIC
Sunday, June 15, 2008 @ 9:30am
Philosophy @ Starbucks: Plato, Buddha and Fresh Coffee
Friday, June 20, 2008 @ 7:30pm
Enjoy an evening of philosophical discussion hosted by New Acropolis Cultural Association at Starbucks, 475 South Dixie Highway in Coral Gables, featuring an hour of discussion about some of the most influential and wisest men and women of the ages, all while enjoying fresh coffee or tea and maybe a delicious pastry.
NEW COURSE! Wisdom of the East and West
Tuesday, June 24, 2008 @ 7:30pm
Experience the Wisdom of the East and West, learn about the Mysteries of Ancient Egypt, India, Greece and Tibet, Plato, Buddha, Socrates, and Marcus Aurelius, participate in astronomy nights, ecological activities, volunteering and much, much more.
Tuition: $150
Full-time students with I.D.: $100