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Naropa is comprised of two campuses in Boulder, Colorado—all linked by public transportation or a short bike ride.

Program Information

Each campus houses distinct departments, and though you may have classes at multiple campuses, course schedules allow you time to travel between locations. Depending on your field of study, you will spend most of your time at one of the two campuses.

Each campus houses a meditation hall for silent, sitting meditation. Meditation halls are available to students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The halls are open whenever the buildings are open. There are also occasional, facilitated drop-in sitting sessions that are open to all.

  • Lincoln Meditation Hall at 2130 Arapahoe Avenue
  • Nalanda Campus Meditation Hall at 6287 Arapahoe Avenue

The Arapahoe Campus (2130 Arapahoe Avenue) is home to the Allen Ginsberg Library, the Performing Arts Center, the campus Administration Building, and Presidential offices. The Nalanda Campus (6287 Arapahoe Avenue) houses Naropa’s performing and visual arts programs, as well as the Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics and the Clinical Mental Health Counseling programs. 

Two Campuses

Arapahoe (Main Campus)

Our main campus, located at 2130 Arapahoe Avenue in Boulder, was Naropa’s first “official” campus. Our religious studies, peace studies, contemplative education, and the environmental studies programs are all housed here. The campus is also home to the Allen Ginsberg Library, the main Naropa Café, the President’s office, and the offices of Admissions and Student Affairs. Arapahoe (Main) Campus 2130 Arapahoe Ave. // Boulder 80302 Get directions.
Arapahoe campus map

Naropa University’s founding was inspired by Nalanda University, established in northern India in the 5th century, CE. The Nalanda campus takes its name from this ancient university.

Home to the School of the Arts, the Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics, and the Graduate School of Counseling, the Nalanda Campus was recently expanded and renovated to add new classrooms, lounge space, a café, and art studio spaces for pottery, sculpture, and media arts.

Nalanda Campus
6287 Arapahoe Ave.
Boulder, CO 80301
Get directions here.

Nalanda Campus Map

Map of Boulder Area Campuses

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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. 

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.  

Admissions & Aid

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. 

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At a time when the value of higher education is being questioned, Naropa University stands firmly rooted in its mission to create a more just and regenerative world by nurturing insight, awareness, courage, and compassion in its students. By making a gift to Naropa, you play a pivotal role in helping to create the authentic, effective & mindful leaders that the world desperately needs.

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Naropa University campuses are closed on 12/17/2025. 

Due to adverse weather conditions of high winds and planned power outages, all Naropa campuses will be closed today. 

 

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