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Transform Yourself

What will you transform yourself into at Naropa? How about your truest “self”?

Through contemplative practice you will learn to quiet your mind so you can see what makes you you—which will help you make better decisions about…everything.

What are your strengths and challenges? What are you passionate about? How can you harness your amazing “you-ness” to make the world a better place?

Why Mindfulness?

  • Achieve 10 times the focus

  • Get a 50% immunity boost

  • Boost your well being by 65%

  • Increase your grey matter


Today there are literally hundreds of studies demonstrating the benefits of mindfulness, benefits such as: enhanced empathy, better focus, improved sleep, increased well-being, stronger listening skills, and even better health.

Quite simply, a regular contemplative practice help makes us kinder, smarter, and happier. And you’ll get to do it in class.

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“Learning to meditate was a very defining moment for me at Naropa. It’s something that has helped my life and mind and how I interact with others. I will always have the tools to give my mind the space it needs to roam.”

— Joy Watts
VISUAL ARTS, 2016

 

Contemplative Practice Opportunities at Naropa

Because everyone at Naropa is engaged in some kind of contemplative practice, you will be deeply supported in your journey by faculty and fellow students on similar paths.

Contemplative practice opportunities are infused throughout Naropa’s curriculum and include sitting meditation, compassion practices, Centering Prayer, t’ai chi chuan, yoga, Chinese brushstroke, and ikebana. You will have the chance to find the practice that works for you.

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Academics

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.

Life at Naropa

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

The Naropa Difference

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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