What role does Buddhism play in a student’s education at Naropa University?
Naropa University’s learning philosophy of contemplative education (see below) is rooted in the Buddhist tradition. The integration of contemplative disciplines into the curriculum can help students to devote their full attention to their studies, classmates and the community at large. Each class or degree program integrates varying degrees of Buddhist philosophies and traditions. Classes may open with a short period of silence; some may require meditation practice, while still another will be conducted as a traditional college course.
