On the occasion of Gandhi’s 150th Birth Anniversary, New Acropolis Austria (Innsbruck) organises a lecture dedicated to the philosophy of Gandhi and how he translated this to a way of life. How did Gandhi become the man whom we today call Mahatma – the Great Soul? It was his pursuit of Truth, his unshakable faith 
150 years ago, Gandhi was born in India, a country that he went on to revolutionise in a profound way. His example impresses us to this day, and demonstrates the immense power of the individual, in forging change in the world. The question some may ask is – What inspired Gandhi and gave him the 
In honour of Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th anniversary, New Acropolis Croatia organises a series of lectures to commemorate the life of one of the greatest political and spiritual leaders, who transformed the teachings he received into the wisdom of living. Gandhi’s life was an example of dedication to the greater good, whether as a human rights 
The universal teachings of The Bhagavad Gita were a source of inspiration for iconic figures such as Gandhi and Einstein. This lecture will extract practical lessons from this ancient text, that can allow us to live with more depth and meaning today. The event will also explore our purpose and potential as human beings, 
New Acropolis Taiwan (Taipei) celebrates the occasion of Gandhi’s 150th Birth Anniversary with a workshop commemorating the spiritual values of Gandhi’s main principles: Nonviolence (Ahimsa) and the Force of Truth (Satyagraha). The workshop explored different ways to practice the spirit of nonviolence in our daily lives. 
As part of the national festival honouring Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary in 9 cities across France, New Acropolis Bordeaux organised a Philosophy Café that discussed Gandhian principles such as non-violence. The event was sponsored by the Indian Embassy, and twenty-one people took part in this discussion. The Philosophy Café format is a tool to 
As part of the National Festival Tribute towards Gandhi’s 150th Anniversary, New Acropolis France (Rouen) hosted a conference on Gandhi’s Philosophy: Becoming a Peaceful Warrior. The evening was supported by the Embassy of India and was attended by diplomat of the Embassy of India, Ms. Anjali S. Participants discussed the practical relevance of values and principles that Gandhi strived to 
Gandhi lived with austerity and modesty, never accepting the title of Mahatma (Great Soul) given to him by poet Rabindranath Tagore. Through his thought and action, Gandhi questioned and eventually altered the political and ideological norms of the world in the 20th century, and has become an example for justice and tolerance the world over. 
Is it possible to live an ethical life in today’s world, without the use of violence? Gandhi demonstrated that this is possible. A single man mobilized three hundred million people, achieving independence for India by peaceful means. New Acropolis Spain (Valencia), in collaboration with Ithaca Cultural Space, organised an event to explore what learnings we can take away from 
“There is no way to peace, peace is the way.” – Mahatma Gandhi New Acropolis Bosnia and Herzegovina (Sarajevo) celebrates the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, one of the greatest political and spiritual leaders the world has ever seen. Gandhi, referred to as Mahatma or Great Soul, heroically opposed used the power of non-violence,