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Episode 111. The Power of the Body: A Look at Somatic Counseling

The latest episode of our podcast is available at Mindful U, Apple, Spotify, and Fireside now! In this episode, Heather Sutton, MA, LPC—somatic counselor, adaptive movement specialist, and chair of...

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Episode 110. Art Therapy: Healing the Inner Landscape

The latest episode of our podcast is available at Mindful U, Apple, Spotify, and Fireside now! In this episode, Michael Franklin, PhD—author, professor, and former chair of Naropa University’s graduate...

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Episode 109. The Journey of a Poet

The latest episode of our podcast is available at Mindful U, Apple, Spotify, and Fireside now! In this episode, we’re joined by Eleni Sikelianos—poet, Naropa Summer Writing Program faculty, and...

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Episode 108. The Path and Craft of Fiction Writing

The latest episode of our podcast is available at Mindful U, Apple, Spotify, and Fireside now! In this episode, The Path and Craft of Fiction Writing, Laird Hunt—alumnx of Naropa’s...

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Episode 107. A Look at Career & Life

The latest episode of our podcast is available at Mindful U, Apple, Spotify, and Fireside now! Curious what Career & Life Services at Naropa has to offer you as a...

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Episode 106. Bill Porter: Translating Poetry: Finding the Heart

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Episode 105. Mitchie Takeuchi: The Vow from Hiroshima

Mindful U Podcast Episode 105. Mitchie Takeuchi: The Vow from Hiroshima The latest episode of our podcast with Mitchie Takeuchi is available at Mindful U, Apple, Spotify, and Fireside now!...

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Episode 104. Reggie Hubbard: Essential Mindfulness and Activism

Mindful U Podcast 104. Reggie Hubbard: The Essential Relationship of Mindfulness and Activism The latest episode of our podcast with Reggie Hubbard is available at Mindful U, Apple, Spotify, and...

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Episode 103. Rosi Greenberg: Reexamining the Inner Critic

Mindful U Podcast 103. Rosi Greenberg: Reexamining Imposter Syndrome and the Inner Critic The latest episode of our podcast is available at Mindful U, Apple, Spotify, and Fireside now! Artist,...

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Episode 102. Harmony Kwiker: Healing the Whole Person

Mindful U Podcast 102. Harmony Kwiker: Healing the Whole Person with Gestalt Therapy The latest episode of our podcast is available at Mindful U, Apple, Spotify, and Fireside now! Visiting...

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Episode 101. Jen Berlingo: Midlife Emergence

Mindful U Podcast 101. Jen Berlingo: Midlife Emergence Today’s episode of our podcast is available at Mindful U, Apple, Spotify, and Fireside now! Naropa Alumnx, Jen Berlingo, MA, LPC, ATR...

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Episode 100. Holistic Life Foundation: Let Your Light Shine

Mindful U Podcast 100. Holistic Life Foundation: Let Your Light Shine Today’s episode of our podcast is available at Mindful U, Apple, Spotify, and Stitcher now! Ali Smith, Atman Smith,...

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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. 

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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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

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

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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Naropa University campuses are closed on 12/17/2025. 

Due to adverse weather conditions of high winds and planned power outages, all Naropa campuses will be closed today. 

 

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