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Chogyam Trungpa Digital Library

The original teachings of one of the most important and influential Buddhist teachers of the 20th century, in audio, video, and transcript formats

Photo: "Leaning In" by Robert Del Tredici
Photo: "Leaning In" by Robert Del Tredici

Access a growing media collection of public talks and teachings with searchable transcripts and captions. Browse or search the recordings, explore stories and other resources for education and enjoyment.

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A Year in Review

Explore the wide array of monthly releases from 2025. You can access the playlists of talks, read introductions to the teachings, watch or listen to clips, and more!

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The Lion's Roar: Chögyam Trungpa Introduces the Vajrayana Path to the West

“That this audience was able to take part in this seminar on the nine yanas is a landmark of my work in North America. … From today onward, we are approaching working with American Buddhism according to the tantric teachings. You have inaugurated this; you took part in it. And you made me say things,
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The Four Foundations of Mindfulness

Introducing two 1974 seminars on the Buddha’s most detailed teachings on the practice of mindfulness. Read about the historical context and Trungpa Rinpoche's unique presentation emphasizing meditation practice.

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The University of Colorado Classes

The rich history of the four semesters Chögyam Trungpa taught at the University of Colorado in Boulder between 1971 and 1974. Playlist includes all four classes as well as an audio clip and additional resources.

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2025: Digital Library Year in Review

It's been an exciting year for the Digital Library. Explore the wide array of releases from 2025.

Dec 29, 2025
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New Release! The Lion's Roar Seminars

Two new seminars on the nine-yana path from 1973 (later edited into the book The Lion’s Roar: An Introduction to Tantra)

Dec 20, 2025
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Dec 2, 2025