Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Honoring Ram Dass on what would be his 95th birthday. 💜🖤

His impact on the early trajectory of Naropa University is still felt—from his 1974 course on the Yogas of the Bhagavad Gītā to helping establish the study of yoga and Hinduism within a contemplative academic setting.
Ram Dass’s ability to magnetize and inspire through his unique blend of spirituality and psychology was a key element in shaping Naropa’s countercultural roots and community. He helped catalyze Naropa’s early momentum and shaped the spirit of inquiry and lived practice that continues to define the university today.
#naropauniversity #mindfulness #counseling #ramdass

TO THOSE WHO KNOW COMPASSION, MINDFULNESS, AND A LITTLE EDGE CAN CHANGE THE WORLD
You are ready to experience a different way of learning that will help you be the leader—the changemaker—you are meant to be. You are ready for Naropa, where experiential learning meets academic rigor. And we are ready for you.

https://www.naropa.edu/you-are-ready/bachelors/index.php