We acknowledge that the Prout Research Institute (PRI) was built upon the ancestral land of the Cherokee People or Aniyunwiya in the Cherokee Language. For thousands of years, the Cherokee evolved a culture and language in sacred harmony with all creation.
Upcoming Programs
Prout & Neohumanism
Prout, grounded in the deep values of Neohumanism, offers a cooperative, ethical, and spiritual path beyond capitalism.
What You’ll Learn:
- Whole-systems thinking
- Building self-reliant, local economies
- Cooperative leadership for real system change
- A vision rooted in care, equity, and consciousness
Saturdays | 9 AM or 7 PM ET
100% Online | Starts November 1, 2025
“This training reshaped how I see our world—and my role in transforming it.” — Phyo
“It inspired me to put Prout into practice in my own community project.” — Citrá
Spiritual Brotherhood Retreat
Throughout we’ll share kiirtan chanting, collective meditation, yoga asanas, and delicious vegetarian meals. Experience your spiritual brotherhood.
September 12th – 14th
The Progressive Utilization Theory, (Prout), is a socio-economic alternative for the 21st century, protecting the environment, sharing the resources of the earth equitably, and providing a high quality of life for everyone.
The Prout Research Institute develops practical projects and policies, raises consciousness, and trains people in this holistic model for the welfare and happiness of all.
News
From August 1st through August 6th a group of activists, co-op developers and permaculturists gathered for an Economic Democracy Training. The program included workshops on progressive activism, field trips to local co-ops, and meditation and yoga classes.
On May 31, 2025 Dada Maheshvarananda presented a life story about privelege and growing up during the Civil Rights movement.
What are Prout Research Institutes (PRIs)? What do they do and where are they located? Roar Bjonnes will share the PRI origin story based on his first-hand involvement, and his thoughts about the function of PRIs in the Prout movement. As a person who started and served as the Executive Director of two PRIs, Dada Maheshvarananda will share an informative presentation about PRI’s around the world – including the two he started.
