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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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2023 Lenz Foundation Distinguished Guest Lecture

Save the date for Barbara Bash’s exciting lecture, titled “Mapping the Moment: The Calligraphic Voice” which will illustratively explore her insights and experiences from the early years of the Naropa Institute.

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Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies Program

Naropa University’s Center for Psychedelic Studies is pleased to announce the launch of our 2023 Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies Certificate program. Our application process will formally open on February 6.

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

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New BA in Art Therapy Online

Naropa University announces the launch of a new online bachelor’s degree in art therapy that is grounded in the same contemplative and socially engaged approaches that support Naropa’s…

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Psychedelic Alchemy Speaker Series

Featuring prominent and emerging leaders in the field, these public events will investigate salient topics in the psychedelic space such as psychedelic-assisted therapy…

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Naropa Magazine

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A graduate of Naropa’s MA in Transpersonal Art Therapy program, Brazilian-born artist Paula Gasparini-Santos is the cover artist for the 21–22 issue of the magazine.

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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

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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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Heartfire Festival Returns to Naropa University

Heartfire Festival made its post-pandemic return to Naropa last month after a three-year hiatus. Naropa students, staff, faculty, alumnx and members of the public came together on the Hindu holiday Maha Shivaratri (Mahāśivarātri) for an intergenerational gathering of food, music, and spirit tastings. 

Heartfire Festival Returns to Naropa University

Heartfire Festival made its post-pandemic return to Naropa last month after a three-year hiatus. Naropa students, staff, faculty, alumnx and members of the public came together on the Hindu holiday Maha Shivaratri (Mahāśivarātri) for an intergenerational gathering of food, music, and spirit tastings. 

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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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