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The birthplace of the modern mindfulness movement, Naropa University is challenging mainstream higher education by inviting the whole student—mind, body, and spirit—to show up in the classroom.

We believe education shouldn’t be just about acing tests or memorizing facts—but should also help cultivate wisdom and compassion for the benefit of all.

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Naropa’s academic programs blend contemplative practices with traditional academic studies, igniting a spark of presence throughout the educational journey. This allows intellectual knowledge and intuitive wisdom to work together, resulting in a sense of purpose and moral clarity that drives professional success and a life of service.

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In the opening Summer Institute in 1974, Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche proclaimed that our challenge was to reignite the pilot light and create a new form of higher education, one that integrates the contemplative practices of mindfulness and compassion with the liberal and creative arts.

Chögyam Trungpa Institute

Based at Naropa University, the Chögyam Trungpa Institute, serves a diverse worldwide community of those inspired by the work of Chögyam Trungpa, by the practice of meditation, and by the Buddhist tradition and teachings, historically and in contemporary times.

Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies Program

This 8-month, 200-hour, non-degree certificate program provides postgraduate level training for advanced professionals working in relevant therapeutic areas, including mental health counseling and psychology, medicine, chaplaincy & social work.

Graduation '23!

Watch Naropa University’s Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony, which was held in Macky Auditorium on Saturday, May 13, 2023.

Play Naropa’s inner energy game as a way to befriend all the inner aspects of yourself, even the difficult parts.

Transform Yourself, Transform the World

A Naropa education is unlike any other. Students from all walks of life and all different parts of the world come here because they are looking for a more meaningful education—one that supports their growth personally as well as professionally.

Transform Yourself, Transform the World

A Naropa education is unlike any other. Students from all walks of life and all different parts of the world come here because they are looking for a more meaningful education—one that supports their growth personally as well as professionally.

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The Pilot Light

Naropa’s Practice Day on Returning the Self to Nature

Practice day is a time of mid-semester renewal and community. Our recent theme was centered around Returning the Self to

Heartfire Festival Returns to Naropa University

By Monera Mason, Community Manager & Master of Divinity student at Naropa University Heartfire Festival made its post-pandemic return to

Honoring Native American Heritage Month

Naropa University is proud to join many other Universities, The Library of Congress, the National Endowment for the Humanities and

Mindful U Podcast 93. Jaguar Womban: Words Do Not Teach

Mindful U Podcast 93. Jaguar Womban: Words Do Not Teach The newest episode of our podcast, Mindful U, is out

Naropa’s Practice Day on Returning the Self to Nature

Practice day is a time of mid-semester renewal and community. Our recent theme was centered around Returning the Self to

Heartfire Festival Returns to Naropa University

By Monera Mason, Community Manager & Master of Divinity student at Naropa University Heartfire Festival made its post-pandemic return to

Honoring Native American Heritage Month

Naropa University is proud to join many other Universities, The Library of Congress, the National Endowment for the Humanities and

Mindful U Podcast 93. Jaguar Womban: Words Do Not Teach

Mindful U Podcast 93. Jaguar Womban: Words Do Not Teach The newest episode of our podcast, Mindful U, is out

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Naropa by the Numbers

1,057

Total # Students

32

Average Age

8:1

Student-Faculty
Ratio

14

Average
Class Size

14.2%

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