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.
Graduate School of Counseling
Discover your personal expression of service in Naropa’s Graduate School of Counseling. We’ll help you uncover the insight and compassion you need to heal yourself and others.
Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics
The Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics emphasizes innovative approaches to literary arts. Our programs problematize genre while cultivatin contemplative and experimental writing practices.
Joanna Macy Center for Resilience & Regeneration
The Joanna Macy Center for Resilience & Regeneration at Naropa seeks to advance the vision and legacy of Dr. Joanna Macy’s work in order to empower present and future generations in building and more resilient world that works for all.
Keating-Schachter Center for Interspirituality
The Keating-Schachter Center for Interspirituality is dedicated to bringing genuine spiritual wisdom into education, creating opportunities for students and staff to interact with genuine wisdom holders from the diversity of the world’s spiritual traditions.Â
Center for the Advancement of Contemplative Education
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.
Center for Contemplative Chaplaincy
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.
Center for Bhutan Partnerships
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.
Center for Psychedelic Studies
Established to support the development and integration of psychedelic studies at Naropa University and to offer a range of public education opportunities focused on the unprecedented transformative healing potential within this emerging field.
