About Naropa
About Naropa
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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Academics
Contemplative education brings together the best of Western scholarship and Eastern world wisdom traditions. Therefore, your pursuit of wisdom at Naropa means learning both about academic subjects and about your own place in the world. This innovative approach places Naropa on the cutting edge of the newest and most effective methods of teaching and learning.
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Admissions & Aid
If you’re seeking an education that resonates with both personal fulfillment and global impact, Naropa could be your top choice. At Naropa, you will experience a comprehensive curriculum that integrates the best of Eastern and Western educational approaches. Explore how Naropa can fuel your journey of intellectual and spiritual development.
Life at Naropa
Life at Naropa
Through its incredibly vibrant and welcoming community, “Naropa offers a home for those who aren’t willing to conform to convention—the mystic, the healer, the prophet, the rebel, the artist, the revolutionary, the oddball—those who are incredible contributors to the evolution of society and of our planet.”—Core Associate Professor Zvi Ish-Shalom
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The Naropa Difference
The Naropa Difference
How is Naropa different from other universities? At Naropa, a liberal arts education balances rigorous academics with powerful interpersonal skills and self-awareness to educate the whole person. Naropa’s contemplative approach is inspired by Buddhist philosophy and the conviction that we can build a diverse, contemplative, enlightened society when we have transformed education to affirm the basic goodness of every person.
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At a time when the value of higher education is being questioned, Naropa University stands firmly rooted in its mission to create a more just and regenerative world by nurturing insight, awareness, courage, and compassion in its students. By making a gift to Naropa, you play a pivotal role in helping to create the authentic, effective & mindful leaders that the world desperately needs.
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Area Lodging

NAME	ADDRESS	PHONE	PRICE*
A-Lodge	91 Fourmile Canyon Dr.	303-444-0882	$150 and up
Basecamp Boulder	2020 Arapahoe Ave.	303-449-7550	$180 and up
Boulder Marriot	2660 Canyon Blvd.	303-440-8877	$230 and up
The Bradley Inn	2040 16th St.	303-545-5200	$270 and up
Briar Rose B&B	2151 Arapahoe Ave.	303-442-3007	$129 and up
Homewood Suites	4950 Baseline Rd.	303-499-9922	$116 and up
Hotel Boulderado	2115 13th St.	303-442-4344	$259 and up
Hyatt Place Boulder	2280 Junction Pl.	303-442-0160	$219 and up
Millennium Harvest House Boulder	1345 28th St.	303-443-3850	$115 and up
Omni Interlocken Hotel	500 Interlocken Blvd, Broomfield	303-438-6600	$119 + tax
Residence Inn Boulder	3030 Center Green Dr.	303-449-5545	$215 and up
Rodeway Inn and Suites	30th & Baseline	303-444-3330 or 1-800-338-5407	$95 and up
St. Julien Hotel and Spa	900 Walnut St.	720-406-9696	$250 and up

* All prices are approximations and vary by season.
Please mention Naropa University for a potential discount.

Area Lodging

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Spring and Summer Start Dates for the MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Concentrations

In support of students and in response to federal legislation impacting financial aid for graduate students, Naropa University will be accepting applications for MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling for spring starts through January 10.