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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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Great Eastern Sun

Introducing a collection of Shambhala Training Level V talks from Chögyam Trungpa, including rare audio and video recordings.

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Photo by James Gritz. Preserved and digitized by Shambhala Archives.
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Community Talks

A playlist of fifty-seven Community Talks, introduced with an article and archival photographs. These unique gatherings played an important role in the life of the Vajradhatu sangha at centers across North America. Meetings typically included a talk, group discussion, and extensive interchange between teacher and students.

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Glimpses of Abhidharma

An article by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, excerpted from his introduction to the book Glimpses of Abhidharma, introduces this collection of teachings on abhidharma (Buddhist teachings on psychology and philosophy). Playlist includes all nine talks that were the basis for that book, plus two additional seminars.
Photo by Chögyam Trungpa (Preserved and digitized by the Shambhala Archives)
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American Karma

Teachings that get to the heart of American karma and how to work with it on the Buddhist path: Tibetan Buddhism and American Karma (1971), Growth of Spirituality in North America (1972), Spiritual Materialism and American Karma (1973), and a collection of public talks.

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New Release! Community Talks

This new release marks an exciting milestone for the Chögyam Trungpa Digital Library: our largest single release to date of new recordings! Fifty-seven talks in all. And this is an extraordinary set: all of Chögyam Trungpa's “Community Talks.”

Oct 1, 2026
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New Release! Glimpses of Abhidharma

A collection of three seminars on abhidharma (Buddhist teachings on the philosophy and inner workings of the human mind). Learn more, hear a clip, and explore the playlist.

Aug 31, 2026
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New Release! Great Eastern Sun

A new collection of Shambhala Training Level V talks (1979-1982)

Aug 9, 2026