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Episode 15. Ian Sanderson: Survival Skills
Adjunct faculty Ian Sanderson discusses survival skills through a contemplative model, drawing on the indigenous and Eastern traditions.
Episode 14. Joy Redstone: Compassionate Therapy
Joy Redstone discusses compassionate therapy, counseling, and poverty, emphasizing understanding clients in moments of extraordinary stress.
Episode 13. Scott Rodwin: Awareness of the Built Environment
Scott Rodwin discusses the importance of designing inclusive environments and encouraging students to see from different perspectives
Episode 12. Deborah Bowman: Gestalt Awareness Practice
In this episode, Deborah Bowman discusses Gestalt Awareness Practice and the concept of being whole and present in the here and now.
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Episode 11. Ramon Parish: Embodied Education
Ramon Parish explores the significance of embodied education, emphasizing whole-person embodiment and the value of interpersonal contact.
Episode 10. Jeffrey Pethybridge: Contemplative Writing
Professor Jeffrey Pethybridge discusses the contemplative practices in of writing and literature, and the willingness to experiement.
Episode 9. Richard Brown: Contemplative Teaching
Professor Richard Brown discusses contemplative education and its focus on drawing out the full richness of students and teachers.
Episode 8. Stephen Polk: A City by and for the People
Stephen Polk explores an ideal city, focusing on community ownership, ecological sensibility, economic democracy, and people power.
Episode 7. Travis Cox: Sustainability is Ecopsychology
Travis Cox discusses how sustainability is interconnected with ecopsychology, promoting the well-being of both humans and the natural world.
Episode 6. Phillip Stanley: Senses, Concepts & Emotions
In this episode of MindfulU, Dr. Phillip Stanley explores the relationships between sense perceptions, concepts, and emotions.
Episode 5. Brigitte Mars: Herbal Health & Healing
Naropa University’s “MindfulU” podcast features herbalist and nutritional consultant Brigitte Mars, discussing herbal health and healing.
Episode 4. Scott Rodwin – Green Building 101
Naropa University’s “MindfulU” podcast presents “Green Building 101” with Scott Rodwin, a leading green architect and faculty member.

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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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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. 

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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Naropa Campuses Closed on Friday, March 15, 2024

Due to adverse weather conditions, all Naropa campuses will be closed Friday, March 15, 2024.  All classes that require a physical presence on campus will be canceled. All online and low-residency programs are to meet as scheduled.

Based on the current weather forecast, the Healing with the Ancestors Talk & Breeze of Simplicity program scheduled for Friday evening, Saturday, and Sunday will be held as planned.

Staff that do not work remotely or are scheduled to work on campus, can work remotely. Staff that routinely work remotely are expected to continue to do so.

As a reminder, notifications will be sent by e-mail and the LiveSafe app.  

Regardless of Naropa University’s decision, if you ever believe the weather conditions are unsafe, please contact your supervisor and professors.  Naropa University trusts you to make thoughtful and wise decisions based on the conditions and situation in which you find yourself in.