Mindful U Podcast

Mindful U Podcast

Episode 21. Joey Marti: Healing Naturally with TiPi

The newest episode of our university podcast, ‘MindfulU at Naropa University,’ is out on iTunes, Stitcher, and Fireside now! We are excited to announce this week’s episode features Joey Marti,...

Episode 20. Mark Miller: Contemplative Musical Improv

Mark Miller plays soprano and tenor saxophones, flute, alto flute, bass flute, and shakuhachi, the bamboo flute traditionally associated with Japanese Zen Buddhism....

Episode 18. Lauren Ciovacco: A Journey of Discovering Sanity

Lauren will be presenting this weekend at Naropa at the 11th Annual Conference for the Society for Humanistic Psychology on 'The Sanity of Addiction: A Perspective Borne of Wisdom and...

Episode 17. Lama Rod Owens: Love and Rage

'Considered one of the leaders of the next generation of Dharma teachers, Lama Rod Owens has a blend of formal Buddhist training and life experience that gives him a unique...

Episode 16. Anne Parker: Gross National Happiness

The newest episode of our university podcast, ‘MindfulU at Naropa University,’ is out now! This week’s episode features Naropa professor Anne Parker, PhD. Episode 16 – Anne Parker: Gross National...

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Episode 15. Ian Sanderson: Survival Skills

A member of the Mohawk Nation, Turtle clan, Ian Sanderson hails from the Six Nations of the Grand River reserve. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts in Indigenous Studies from...

Episode 14. Joy Redstone: Compassionate Therapy

Joy Redstone is a licensed clinical social worker and addiction counselor (CAC III), as well as being adjunct faculty at Naropa and University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work....

Episode 13. Scott Rodwin: Awareness of the Built Environment

Scott Rodwin, Naropa University adjunct faculty teaching Building Design in the Environmental Studies Department, is one of the leading green architects in the country....

Episode 12. Deborah Bowman: Gestalt Awareness Practice

Deborah Bowman, PhD, is the founder of the Transpersonal Counseling Psychology and the Wilderness Therapy programs at Naropa....
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Episode 11. Ramon Parish: Embodied Education

Ramon Parish is an adjunct instructor in Naropa’s environmental studies department currently teaching a course on Environmental Justice....

Episode 10. Jeffrey Pethybridge: Contemplative Writing

There's a real diversity of tactics about how to integrate contemplative practices into the study of writing and the study of literature and the creation of those ways of being....

Episode 9. Richard Brown: Contemplative Teaching

The ninth episode of our university podcast, Mindful U at Naropa, is out on iTunes, Stitcher, & Fireside now!...

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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.  

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

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.