Schools & Centers
At Naropa University, we believe that transformative change begins within.
Our approach weaves contemplative practices into every aspect of our educational and research initiatives, guiding individuals to deepen their self-awareness, compassion, and understanding. By integrating mindfulness, spiritual exploration, and innovative research, we address today’s complex global challenges and foster meaningful connections across diverse fields. Explore how our unique blend of contemplative education and practice is shaping a more connected and resilient world, and discover how you can be a part of this transformative journey.
Serving as a hub for the study and development of contemplative education, the Center for the Advancement of Contemplative Education is and international resource for educators to expand their knowledge and experience of contemplative education.
The Center for Contemplative Chaplaincy was established in 2019 to provide Buddhist-inspired contemplative spiritual health training to MDiv degree students and members of the larger community interested in pursuing professional chaplaincy and spiritually-integrated approaches to related disciplines such as medicine, nursing, spiritual leadership, and counseling.
Naropa University has a longstanding relationship to the Kingdom of Bhutan through the founder Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche’s extensive time on retreat and heartfelt connection to the royal family of Bhutan and its people and culture.
In December 2024, Naropa announced the separation and renaming of the Naropa Center for Psychedelic Studies (NCPS) from the university. The new independent venture is called the Memoru Center for Visionary Healing Arts.
