The College of Neohumanist Studies (CNS-Sweden) has evolved out of Prashiksana Matha also popularly known as “The International School of Social Service”  as a necessity to expand the existing curriculum of teachings in Spiritual Life Style , Yoga & Intuitional Science (Meditation). Prashiksana Matha was originally set up in 1976 as a monastic training centre (TC) by Ananda Marga Pracaraka Samgha in order to offer an opportunity to those who want to devote their lives to self-realization and social service.This TC has been attracting young persons from around the world for over three decades and is well reputed. The college/training center/seminary/monastry for brothers (BTC) and sisters(STC) is located in Ydrefors, Sweden in the tranquil natural surroundings of forests and lakes.

CNS-Sweden was established in 2004 and is a project of Ananda Marga Gurukula(Organisation Number 802470-2261). Its Chancellor Dr. Acharya Shambhushivananda Avadhuta  coordinates its global network also from Ydrefors. He can be reached at kulapati@gurukul.edu.The director of CNS-Sweden can be reached at cns.sweden@gmail.com. Prashiksana Matha is a project of Ananda Marga Pracaraka Samgha(Sweden)[Organisation Number 802007-4368)and under the care of CTS(Central Training Secy.) and ACTS(Assistant Central Training Secretary). They can be contacted at tcsweden@gmail.com.

At present the college/seminary has the following faculties:
1. Faculty of Yoga and Intuitional Science
2. Faculty of Neohumanist Education
3. Faculty of Sustainable Development /PROUT Research Institute.
4. Prabhat Samgiita Academy.

The curriculum provides the profound academic training to those becoming Yoga and Meditation teachers and/or teachers of Neohumanist Education. CNS also has a collaborative relationship with the Commedia School, an international theater school in Copenhagen. CNS has sister-institutions in Davao (Phillipines), near Asheville (North Carolina, USA), and Sao Paulo (Brazil). Initiatives are underway to establish CNS in Croatia, Holland, and Taiwan in the very near future.

The College is also adjacent to the proposed “Ananda Vihar” Master Unit which shall be housing “Sentient Holiday Cottages” equipped with compost toilets, Bliss-Cafe & Health Wellness Center; Bliss Kiosk/Shop; Community Cultural Center;Wind Mill; A Small Ananda Bakery & the like.

Sponsorships are invited for building the  sentient-holiday cottages/compost toilets during the coming summer. It is also a good place for  growing nettles & blue-berry shrubs; Green House; Museum for old rusty  farm equipment;Kite flying; Lessons in playing frisbees; Fresh air and a great place to lose your keys…Learning for Change Workshops , Courses in permaculture & alternative world views will be offered  regularly at the Gamla Skolan Main building next door. We also collaborate with  Astrid Lindgrens Hembygd  in Vimmerby and participate regularly in Futures Week every year.

CNS-Sweden is also now an international/ european hub for spiritually-based training programs for householders through regular workshops,retreats and seminars. Summer & Winter events attracts aspirants from around the globe  every year.

Donations to CNS-Sweden can be sent in the name of College of Neohumanist Studies (CNS-Sweden) IBAN Number: SE35-8000-0840-1200-3569-4223 BIC/SWIFT: SWEDSESS

Donations to Prashiksana Matha can be sent to Ananda Marga Pracaraka Samgha, Nordea,  Plus Girot Konto Number 213949-1 IBAN Number SE33-9500-0099-6034-0213-9491 BIC/SWIFT: NDEASESS

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