Free Intro: Philosophy of East and West

Philosophy means love of wisdom (philo-sophia) and is an active attitude of awareness towards life. As the world becomes increasingly complex, philosophy offers us a way to view life and its lessons as opportunities, not problems. We are all born philosophers, with an innate need to ask “why,” to learn and grow from our mistakes…

Women in Philosophy

March 8th, 2023 7:00-8:30 pm In honor of International Women’s Day, we’re hosting a soirée style event on the lives of three great philosophical women at our philosophy center on 2000 Mass Ave in Porter Square. The event will be held in a relaxed, friendly environment. Presentations will be 10-15 minutes with time allotted in…

Philosophy for Change: Lessons from Marcus Aurelius

True change is born from the inside out. In this event, we’ll explore how we can take time-tested advice from Marcus Aurelius, a great leader and philosopher, that we can apply to our lives. The stoic worldview has brought inner peace to many. Despite their reputation, they were not emotionless statues. They lived rich, vibrant…

Philosophers of Freedom

Freedom is essential to being human, and freedom of thought is fundamental for humanity. Throughout history, philosophers have been holding a torch for freedom and free thinking. This evening will be a tribute to three philosophers who forfeited their own lives in the pursuit of Truth, and the freedom to speak it.Join us for an…

Philosophy of East and West Course

February 8th, 2023 7:00 – 9:00 pm Philosophy means love of wisdom (philo-sophia) and is an active attitude of awareness towards life. In this sense, we are all born philosophers, with an innate need to ask questions and with the intuition that there are answers to be found. Every civilization has passed on to us…

Practical Philosophy for Living: The Gita

Jan 25th 7:00 pm -8:30 pm The Bhagavad Gita, or Song Celestial, is a text that inspired authors like Thoreau and Emerson to question who we really are and why we’re here. These ideas from the east continue to offer wisdom for the seekers of truth today. Come to this workshop to discover the philosophical…

Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Philosophy of Nonviolence

From the book description: “If there is one book Martin Luther King, Jr. has written that people consistently tell me has changed their lives, it is Strength to Love.” So wrote Coretta Scott King. She continued: “I believe it is because this book best explains the central element of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s philosophy of…

Philosophy of East and West

January 12th, 7:00-9:00 pm Philosophy means love of wisdom (philo-sophia) and is an active attitude of awareness towards life. In this sense, we are all born philosophers, with an innate need to ask questions and with the intuition that there are answers to be found. Every civilization has passed on to us its experience and…

Practical Philosophy for Living: Stoicism

January 5th 7:00- 8:30 pm What is a good life? Although today we use the word Stoic to refer to someone who is unemotional and uncomplaining in the face of adversity, Stoicism is among the most famous philosophies that was seeking eudaimonia, or happiness. Far from being emotionless statues, they lived rich, vibrant lives, full…

Practical Philosophy for Living: Aristotle

What does Ethics have to do with living the life we were meant to live? In Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle examines the timeless philosophical question: what does it mean to be a “good” person? This leads to other important questions such as: what makes for a “good” life? Aristotle suggests that there are many expressions of…

Symbolism of the American Dollar: A World Philosophy Day Event

A wealth of wisdom and remarkable history lie hidden in plain sight within the American dollar bill. This is not your ordinary symbolism exploration: understanding these icons, images and sayings can help us uncover our untapped potential when examined in a philosophical light. In honor of UN World Philosophy Day, we’re bringing this topic to…

Philosophy of the East and West

Philosophy means love of wisdom (philo-sophia) and is an active attitude of awareness towards life. In this sense, we are all born philosophers, with an innate need to ask questions and with the intuition that there are answers to be found. Every civilization has passed on to us its experience and understanding of life. However,…

Practical Philosophy for Living: The Buddha

August 10th, 2022 at 7:00 pm. The teachings of the Buddha give us a guide for living with truth, discerning what’s right, and taming our mind. His main aim of how to liberate ourselves is as true today as it was over 2,000 years ago. In this workshop, we will discover the practicality of his…

Practical Philosophy for Living

Wednesday, July 27 7:00pm – 8:30pm The Stoics weren’t emotionless statues. They lived rich, vibrant lives full of meaning and purpose that endured through changing outer circumstances. They teach us how to recognize what is essential by drawing upon our innate wisdom. Join us for a workshop that explores questions such as: how can we…

Philosophical Community Picnic

Sunday, July 3 4:00pm – 6:00pm Join us in Cambridge for an outdoor picnic, where we’ll provide snacks and beverages to favor community building through dialogue. Bring your favorite foods and games! Get together starts at 4PM. Click here to RSVP.

Practical Philosophy for Living

Wednesday, July 13 7:00pm – 8:30pm The Stoics weren’t emotionless statues. They lived rich, vibrant lives full of meaning and purpose that endured through changing outer circumstances. They teach us how to recognize what is essential by drawing upon our innate wisdom. Join us for a workshop that explores questions such as: how can we…

Practical Philosophy for Living

Wednesday, June 29 7:00pm – 8:30pm The Stoics weren’t emotionless statues. They lived rich, vibrant lives full of meaning and purpose that endured through changing outer circumstances. They teach us how to recognize what is essential by drawing upon our innate wisdom. Join us for a workshop that explores questions such as: how can we…

Deeper Dialogues: Bridging Divides

Wednesday, May 18th 7pm – 8:30pm In the spirit of the UN International Day of Living Together in Peace, we’re hosting a collaborative event that asks, “how can we create greater understanding and foster togetherness today?” Now more than ever in this post-pandemic world, we are experiencing more and more division and isolation. As philosophers,…

Ending the war against the Earth In the legacy of Gandhi and the Upanishad

Wednesday, June 1st 1pm – 3pm With Vandana Shiva, researcher, ecofeminist activist, writer There will be no great ecological and social transition without a renewed vision of the world that considers nature as living and intelligent, a valuation of the essential role of women in the defense of the Earth and the transmission of ancestral…

World Environment Day Activity

Saturday, June 4th 3pm – 5pm Let’s celebrate Environment Day by spending some time in nature. Join us for a walk through Danehy Park to learn a bit about the wisdom of trees and forests. This educational walk will explore research by Suzanne Simard and Peter Wohlleben on the collaborative and intelligent aspects of nature.…

Women in Philosophy: Honoring Maya Angelou

In honor of Women’s Day we will be honoring Maya Angelou an acclaimed American poet, storyteller, activist, and autobiographer, Maya Angelou was born Marguerite Johnson in St. Louis, Missouri. Angelou had a broad career as a singer, dancer, actress, composer, and Hollywood’s first female black director. Angelou was recognized “as a spokesperson for… all people…

International Women’s Day

Saturday, March 12 – 4PM Join us virtually for a woman’s day panel in celebration for woman’s day for 4 great heroines who embodied the virtues of strength, courage and love. The event will be held 3:00pm CST (4:00pm EST). See you then!

International Mother Earth Day

Saturday, April 23 at 1 – 4PM Let’s celebrate Earth Day by spending some time in nature. Join us at Fresh Pond to learn a bit about the trees and forests as a way to connect with Mother Earth and each other. We will explore the fascinating work on the wisdom of trees and forests…

ArtBeat 2022

Saturday, July 16th @ 11:00am Come out and meet us as Davis Square celebrates this local tradition where we learn, dance, eat and be merry. We are looking forward to meeting you!

Ancient Wisdom: Philosophies of East and West

January 12th, 2022Join us on ZOOM 7:00 pm – 8:30 pmDo you ever find yourself wondering how you could be happier? The hurried pace of life make it difficult to find time for reflection on essential questions like “Who am I?” and “What do I really want?”. Philosophers of all time have sought how to…

Let’s Talk Philosophy!

Wed, Oct 6 · 7:00 PM EDT An evening of philosophical discussion and deeper dialogues on the questions human beings, all over the world, have been asking themselves throughout history. Come share your experiences, and love of wisdom, in this adventure we call life.__________________________________________________________ Technical Details: 1. Audio and video are required to participate.2. Reception will be open…

Ancient Wisdom: Philosophies of East and West

Join us on ZOOM 7:00 pm – 8:30 pmSeptember 22, 2021The timeless philosophical question of “Who am I?” is as old as the human experience. Although I am the only one who can know what I really want, the ancient teachings can help shed light on my values, goals, and dreams.This course uses a combination…

Tattoos on the Heart – Book Club Discussion

Join us on ZOOM 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm’Tattoos on the Heart’ is a compelling and heart-warming testimonial by Father Greg Boyle, a Jesuit priest who chose to spend his life in the most dense gang-active part of the country, building a community of healing, fraternity, and meaningfulness. Father Greg’s stories make us deeply reflect…

Philosophy in the Park – Deeper Dialogues

October 2, 2021 10:00 am – 12:00 pmMeet us in Seven Hills Park behind Davis Square! The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.”  – SocratesJoin us for deeper dialogues with our philosophical community! In this edition of Philosophy in the park,…

ArtBeat 2021

July 2021 After a long and stagnant year spent in hibernation, Artbeat 2021 opened with a theme celebrating the revitalization and proliferation of life. Volunteers from Acropolis Boston participated in this renewal alongside artistic performances and celebrations produced by the creative people of Somerville. Volunteers engaged in spirited discussions with the community, sharing thoughts and…

The Hero’s Quest

April 2021 A litany of thought-provoking questions along with some remarkable quotes from the movies provided the necessary fuel for a lively discussion. Reflections from the life experiences of the participants encompassed themes such as making choices, how to persevere, and what it means to sacrifice on our hero’s journey through life. We were compelled…

Free Intro to Ancient Wisdom: Philosophies of East and West

September 15th, 2021Join us on ZOOM 7:00 pm – 8:30 pmThe timeless philosophical question of “Who am I?” is as old as the human experience. Although I am the only one who can know what I really want, the ancient teachings can help shed light on my values, goals, and dreams.This course uses a combination…

May 2021

On May 8th, in honor of the White Lotus Day and Vesak, Acropolis Boston members came together to celebrate the legacy of all the great Masters of Wisdom and the chain of its transmission. The ‘Cine-Magicians’ group offered us an insightful and engaging presentation on Jill Bolte Taylor’s Ted Talk on “A Stroke of Insight.” The presenters…

Ancient Wisdom: Philosophies of East and West

March 24th, 2021 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM EDT Applying the ancient teachings to shed light on the timeless question of “Who am I” to reveal what it is I really want. About this Event The timeless philosophical question of “Who am I?” is as old as the human experience. Although I am the only…

FREE INTRO to Ancient Wisdom: Philosophies of East and West

March 17th, 2021 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM EDT Applying the ancient teachings to shed light on the timeless question of “Who am I” to reveal what it is I really want. About this Event The timeless philosophical question of “Who am I?” is as old as the human experience. Although I am the only…

Ancient Wisdom: Philosophies of East and West

February 3, 2021 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM EDT Applying the ancient teachings to shed light on the timeless question of “Who am I” to reveal what it is I really want. About this Event The timeless philosophical question of “Who am I?” is as old as the human experience. Although I am the only…

Free intro to Ancient Wisdom: Philosophies of East and West

Wednesday, January 27th at 7:00 pm It’s through the teachings left to us by the philosophers of old that we can discover profoundly relevant truths for navigating our everyday lives. The timeless teachings of the East and West are as true today as ever and can help us achieve the inner balance and harmony we…

Man’s Search for Meaning – Book Club Discussion

December 8th @ 7:00pm “Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms – to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstance.” About this Event At the heart of a philosophical journey is the quest for meaning, for something that reveals to us our true identity…

Ancient Wisdom: Philosophies of East and West

8-week Course Starting: January 6th at 7:00 pm It’s through the teachings left to us by the philosophers of old that we can discover profoundly relevant truths for navigating our everyday About this Event The timeless teachings of the East and West are as true today as ever and can help us achieve the inner…

Siddhartha: Discovering The Middle Way

Siddhartha by Herman Hesse is a prose poem of lived philosophy, depicted through the life of a gifted young Brahmin, who embarks on a journey to discover the meaning of life. It is a gripping human drama of fathers and sons, lovers and ascetics, introducing us to the transcendent wisdom of the Buddha. Join us…

Ancient Wisdom: Philosophies from East and West

“We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.” -Einstein Even with an infinite well of knowledge online and countless ways to connect, we somehow feel left wanting something deeper. There’s a source of truth we can turn to: ancient wisdom. Ancient philosophers and cultures offer profoundly relevant advice…

Free Intro to Ancient Wisdom: Philosophies from East and West

“We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.” Einstein Even with an infinite well of knowledge online and countless ways to connect, we somehow feel left wanting something deeper. There’s a source of truth we can turn to: ancient wisdom. Ancient philosophers and cultures offer profoundly relevant advice…

Star Wars & The Hero’s Journey

A digital event: join us for a talk on the philosophy behind Star Wars to shed light on your own journey. Do you ever ask yourself: “is there more to life than this?” Do you feel an overwhelming desire to be part of something bigger than yourself? Do you have a strong sense that there…

Ancient Wisdom: Philosophies from East & West

“We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.”Albert Einstein Even with an infinite well of knowledge online and countless ways to connect, we somehow feel left wanting something deeper. There’s a source of truth we can turn to: ancient wisdom. Ancient philosophers and cultures offer profoundly relevant advice…

Helen Keller Plaque – Fully funded!

Cambridge, MA Acropolis Boston is leaving a legacy for peace by funding the Helen Keller commemorative plaque at The Peace Abbey. We’d like to thank all who donated!

Digital course: ‘Renaissance Now!’

Acropolis Boston has reached the community “digitally” during this period of quarantine with its first online classes. The 3-part course, ‘Renaissance Now!’, aimed at inspiring people to think about the need for a current-day rebirth in light of the difficult times we are currently experiencing. The historical Renaissance saw the explosion of human imagination, vision,…

The 4 Agreements

October 2019 Our member presentation led by Yana was a thoughtful and lively discussion on the main ideas of Don Miguel Ruiz’s book The Four Agreements. The agreements include being impeccable with our words, not taking things personally, never assume and to always do our best. These Toltec agreements are essential no matter where or in what time…

‘Strength to Love’: Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr

January 2020 New Acropolis Boston paid tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with an interactive event open to the public about his ideals, his values, his life and legacy, as well as his book Strength to Love, containing a collection of his sermons, many of them written during the tumultuous years of the Civil Rights…

Delivering Creativity Bags to DCF

NOVEMBER 2018 Volunteers delivered donated musical instruments and crafts supplies in hand-made bags designed by Crafts for Humanity to the Department of Children and Families of Massachusetts in Cambridge. Happy holidays everyone!

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