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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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Warriorship and Manifesting Enlightened Society

Two seminars on being fearless on the Buddhist path: Warriorship in the Three Yanas (RMDC, CO, 1978) and How to Manifest Enlightened Society (Boulder, CO, 1980).
Photographer unknown, courtesy of Shambhala Archives.
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Devotion on the Buddhist Path

Three new seminars exploring the meaning of devotion based on meditation, intelligence, and compassion: Devotional Buddhism of Tibet (Boulder, 1973. Audio), Cynicism and Devotion (Karmê Chöling, VT, 1975. Audio), and Delivering Buddha Into Your Palm (Boulder, 1976. Video).
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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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Cheerful Shambhala Day and Losar!

Two new seminars in celebration of the Year of the Fire Horse

Feb 17, 2026
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New Release! Devotion on the Buddhist Path

Three new seminars exploring the meaning of devotion based on meditation, intelligence, and compassion.

Feb 2, 2026
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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