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This searchable list of books written by Naropa alumnx, faculty, and staff. Please note, this directory is compiled from submissions directly given to Naropa University’s Office of Alumnx Engagement and contains a variety of resources. The content provided here is for informational purposes only. We hope you find the information and links to other websites to be helpful, but please remember we do not control or endorse the information presented on these websites, nor do these sites endorse the information contained here.

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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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