As part of the celebrations of the 150th birth anniversary of Gandhi, New Acropolis Portugal announces a series of nation-wide activities, highlighting the virtues and ideals of Mahatma Gandhi, and his embodiment of India’s tradition. From liberating a nation by his pursuit of Truth, to his commitment to self-discipline and non-violence (Ahimsa), Gandhi’s life and actions serve as an example.
Celebrations of Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th Anniversary:
AVEIRO
Mahatma: The Great Soul
World Philosophy Day
4th December 2019, 8pm
Commemorating the 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi with:
Gandhi and the Sacred, By John Iron
The ideals of Theosophy that Transformed Gandhi, by José Ramos
Influence of the Classical Texts of India on Gandhi’s Thinking, by Ricardo Martins
Gandhi and Tagore: The Rescue of the Soul of India, by Françoise Terseur
BRAGA
Poetry for Peace
World Philosophy Day
21st November 2019, 9pm
Poetic night in honour of Mahatma Gandhi
COIMBRA
Gandhi and the Sacred
26th September 2019, 7:30 pm
Conference by João Ferro, Director of the New Acropolis Aveiro
The Ideas of Theosophy that Transformed Gandhi
10th October 2019, 7:30 pm
Conference with the release of the book The Key to Theosophy, a book that marked Gandhi, by José Ramos, Director of the New Acropolis Coimbra
Mystic Route from India to Nepal
14th – 26th October 2019
A trip that will include the visit to the last place where Gandhi lived and the Memorial at the scene of his death where a tribute will be performed. Accompanied by José Ramos and Françoise Terseur.
The Influence of India’s Classical Texts on Gandhi’s Thinking
7th November 2019, 7:30 pm
Conference by Ricardo Louro Martins, Agnimile Coordinator, Circle of Oriental Studies
Gandhi and Tagore: The Rescue of the Soul of India
World Philosophy Day
21st November 2019, 8:30 pm
Conference by Painter and Philosopher Françoise Terseur
GUIMARÃES
Ahimsa: Gandhi and the Principle of Non-Violence
World Philosophy Day
22nd November 2019, 9pm
Philosophical Tertulia coordinated by Isabel Areias, Director of New Acropolis Famalicão
LISBON
Gandhi and the Ideals of Old India
World Philosophy Day
16th November 2019, 7pm at the Galveias Palace Library
Conference by Writer, Philosopher and Director of New Acropolis Portugal José Carlos Fernández
CASCAIS
Gandhi and the Power of Roots
World Philosophy Day
21st November 2019, 7:30pm
Coordinated by Paulo Alexandre Loução, Writer and Researcher, Hermes International Institute
PORTO
Gandhi: The Path of the Peaceful Warrior
World Philosophy Day
22nd November 2019, 9:30pm
By José Antunes, Director of the New Acropolis Porto
VISEU
Gandhi and the Sacred
8th October 2019, 7:30pm
Conference by João Ferro, Director of the New Acropolis Aveiro
The Ideas of Theosophy that Transformed Gandhi
12th November 2019, 8:30pm
Conference with launch of book The Key to Theosophy, a book that marked Gandhi, by José Ramos, Director of the New Acropolis Coimbra
The Influence of India’s Classical Texts on Gandhi’s Thinking
World Philosophy Day
21st November 2019, 8:30pm
Conference by Ricardo Louro Martins, Agnimile Coordinator, Oriental Studies Circle
Gandhi and Tagore: The Rescue of the Soul of India
26th November 2019, 8:30 pm
Conference by Painter and Philosopher, Françoise Terseur