course. In addition certain majors, such as psychology and religious studies, require specialized courses in meditation. In the psychology program, the type of meditation required is specific to Shambhala Buddhism. Besides these requirements, a number of Naropa's professors incorporate a contemplative element into their classroom teaching or course requirements, such as beginning with a bow or a moment of silence or asking students to consider how to integrate their studies into their lives. For one day each semester, Naropa University holds Community Practice Day, during which regular classes are not held and offices are closed. On this day, members of the Naropa community—students, faculty, staff, and others—are invited to participate in group sitting meditation practice during the morning. Other contemplative disciplines are offered throughout the day. Panel discussions, departmental lunches, and community-service projects are often offered in the afternoon. The stated object of the day is to cultivate togetherness in the Naropa community and to emphasize the importance of leading a mindful, aware life rather than a high-speed, cluttered one. Notable alumni Gregory Alan Isakov Brenda Coultas Bunky Echo-Hawk Justine Frischmann Tim Z. Hernandez Cedar Sigo Eleni Sikelianos Brad Will See also Buddhist universities and colleges in the United States References Further reading Clark, Tom: The Great Naropa Poetry Wars. Graham Mackintosh, 1979. . Goss, Robert E. "Buddhist Studies at Naropa: Sectarian or Academic?" Chapter twelve of Duncan Ryuken Williams & Christopher S. Queen (eds.), American Buddhism: Methods and Findings in Recent Scholarship. Curzon Press, 1999. Kashner, Sam. When I Was Cool: My Life at the Jack Kerouac School. HarperCollins, 2004. . Hayward, Jeremy (2008) "Warrior-King of Shambhala: Remembering Chögyam Trungpa" Marin, Peter. "Spiritual Obedience: The Transcendental Game of Follow the Leader." In Harpers Magazine. February 1979. Sanders, Ed (ed.): The Party: A Chronological Perspective on a Confrontation at a Buddhist Seminary. 1977. External links Official website Buddhism in Colorado Buddhist universities and colleges in the United States Buildings and structures in Boulder, Colorado Education in Boulder, Colorado Liberal arts colleges in Colorado Private universities and colleges in Colorado Educational institutions established in 1974 1974 establishments in Colorado