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Naropa Extended Campus offers a range of self-paced, online courses that embody the University’s commitment to critical engagement and mindful leadership.

Designed with flexibility and accessibility in mind, these courses allow you to engage with Naropa’s esteemed faculty and guests whenever works best for you, wherever you are in the world. Our publicly available, self-paced (“on-demand”) courses enable you to experience contemplative education and enhance your ongoing experience as a lifelong learner and transformative change maker. 

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Available Courses

Real Leadership: Mindful at Work

Integrate contemplative practice and organizational learning to prepare for the demands of the modern workplace.
WELCOME On-Demand: Mindful Compassion Training
Cultivate compassion for yourself and others in this course blending neuroscience with teachings from wisdom traditions.
Ram Dass: Wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita

An in-depth exploration of Ram Dass' 1974 Naropa teachings, enriched by dharma talks from contemporary teachers.

Courses With Our Partners

The Three Turnings of The Wheel

A contemplative study series on the history, philosophy and practices of Indo-Tibetan Buddhism​ offered in partnership with Lion's Roar.

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The self-paced online course begins as soon as you enroll. You decide when you start and when you finish.

This Naropa On-Demand course is available through our online Learning Management System, Thinkific. After enrolling, you will be able to access the course at anytime through your Thinkific Dashboard.

After enrolling, you will have unlimited access to this course for one full year from the date of enrollment – across any and all devices you own.

For more information about Naropa On-Demand courses, visit our Frequently Asked Questions webpage.

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Contemplative education brings together the best of Western scholarship and Eastern world wisdom traditions. Therefore, your pursuit of wisdom at Naropa means learning both about academic subjects and about your own place in the world. This innovative approach places Naropa on the cutting edge of the newest and most effective methods of teaching and learning.  

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If you’re seeking an education that resonates with both personal fulfillment and global impact, Naropa could be your top choice. At Naropa, you will experience a comprehensive curriculum that integrates the best of Eastern and Western educational approaches. Explore how Naropa can fuel your journey of intellectual and spiritual development.

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Through its incredibly vibrant and welcoming community,  “Naropa offers a home for those who aren’t willing to conform to convention—the mystic, the healer, the prophet, the rebel, the artist, the revolutionary, the oddball—those who are incredible contributors to the evolution of society and of our planet.”—Core Associate Professor Zvi Ish-Shalom

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How is Naropa different from other universities? At Naropa, a liberal arts education balances rigorous academics with powerful interpersonal skills and self-awareness to educate the whole person. Naropa’s contemplative approach is inspired by Buddhist philosophy and the conviction that we can build a diverse, contemplative, enlightened society when we have transformed education to affirm the basic goodness of every person. 

About Naropa

Located in Boulder, Colorado, Naropa University is a Buddhist-inspired, nonsectarian liberal arts university that is recognized as the birthplace of the mindfulness movement. Naropa offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs that emphasize professional and personal growth, intellectual development, and cultivating compassion. 

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Naropa Campuses Closed on Friday, March 15, 2024

Due to adverse weather conditions, all Naropa campuses will be closed Friday, March 15, 2024.  All classes that require a physical presence on campus will be canceled. All online and low-residency programs are to meet as scheduled.

Based on the current weather forecast, the Healing with the Ancestors Talk & Breeze of Simplicity program scheduled for Friday evening, Saturday, and Sunday will be held as planned.

Staff that do not work remotely or are scheduled to work on campus, can work remotely. Staff that routinely work remotely are expected to continue to do so.

As a reminder, notifications will be sent by e-mail and the LiveSafe app.  

Regardless of Naropa University’s decision, if you ever believe the weather conditions are unsafe, please contact your supervisor and professors.  Naropa University trusts you to make thoughtful and wise decisions based on the conditions and situation in which you find yourself in.

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