New Acropolis France, with the patronage of the Embassy of India, spearheads a National Festival as a tribute to the 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. The festival will span 17 events across 9 cities and will draw inspiration from the historical figure of Gandhi – a man of example, action and courage in the pursuit of philosophical principles.
At New Acropolis, we believe that to forge change in the world, it depends on each one of us to realise it and become it ourselves. Gandhi’s quest never dissociated inner and outer realities, and was exemplified by respect for all. His philosophical approach reminds us today that material conquests are inconsequential if they are not connected to inner development – to the spirit of service that comes from being human and respecting nature.
The principles of action, detachment and non violence that inspired the Mahatma can serve as a model for a Warrior of Peace that is perhaps more relavent for us today than ever before. It is this universal message that New Acropolis France wishes to promote through this National Festival honouring Gandhi.
Programme of Events:
PARIS (11th Arrondissement)
8th October 2019
Gandhi and Non Violence
Round Table with philosopher, anthropologist, writer, and founder of New Acropolis France, Fernand Schwarz
PhotoSophia: Between Gandhi and Cartier-Bresson
With philosopher and international photographer, Pierre Poulain, on the occasion of the publication of his book PhotoSophia
Making Gandhi
Film Screening with the kind permission of the Embassy of India
BIARRITZ
3rd October 2019
Gandhi: Father of Spiritual Ecology
Conference
BORDEAUX
27th September 2019
Is the use of Violence always a sign of Weakness?
Philosophy Cafe by Chloé Bizien, trainer at New Acropolis Bordeaux
LYON
9th October 2019
Gandhi and his Non Violent Fight
Participatory conference by Adeline Albou, trainer at New Acropolis Lyon
MARSEILLE
Wisdom of India: From the Vedas to Gandhi
Conference Series by Brigitte Boudon, philosophy teacher and founder of Jeudis Philo in Marseille, and author of a dozen books on symbolism and philosophy
24th October 2019
The Antiquities of the Vedas, Upanishads, Laws of Manu
31st October 2019
Revolutions: Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism
14th November 2019
Modern Times: Ramakrishna, Vivekananda, Tagore, Gandhi
MONTPELLIER
9th October 2019
The Inner Freedom and Philosophy of Gandhi
Philosophy Cafe by Pierre Condomines, Philosopher and President of New Acropolis Montpellier
PARIS (5th Arrondissement)
October 25th 2019
Is Non Violence an answer to all Conflict?
Philosophy Cafe by Thierry Adda, philosopher and trainer at New Acropolis Paris
PARIS (15th Arrondissement)
Gandhi: Warrior and Philosopher of Peace
Conference Series
1st October 2019
Gandhi and The Bhagavad Gita: Fighting and Non Violence
By Stéphane Cozian, trainer at New Acropolis Paris
12th October 2019
The Philosophy of The Bhagavad Gita
by Jean-Pierre Ludwig, trainer at New Acropolis Paris
1st October 2019 – 30th October 2019
India: Cradle of Spirituality
Educational Exhibition
ROUEN
11th October 2019
Gandhi’s Philosophy: Become a Peaceful Warrior
By Fabien Duval, Philosopher and President of New Acropolis Rouen
STRASBOURG
22nd November 2019
Poetry, Music and Dance from India
At the source of the sacred feminine, with the collective realisation of a mandala to honour Gandhi’s work, by Caroline Fix and Marcel Laran
TOULOUSE
3rd October 2019
Gandhi’s Philosophy: The Bhagavad Gita
Conference by Beatrice Carles and Théo Pistone, trainers at New Acropolis Toulouse
To download the Festival Programme click here