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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 5 talks from Chögyam Trungpa, including rare audio and video recordings.

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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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Book-to-Talks Playlist

The Path is the Goal

A complete playlist of all the talks that were the basis for Chögyam Trungpa's book, The Path Is the Goal: A Basic Handbook of Buddhist Meditation. Plus two more seminars on meditation: Understanding the Neurotic Aspects of Mind (New York, 1971) and Dhyana and Samadhi (Berkeley, CA, 1974).
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Work, Sex, Money: Real Life on the Path of Mindfulness

Carolyn Gimian introduces the full collection of seminars and talks that were the basis for the book Work, Sex, Money: Real Life on the Path of Mindfulness. Playlist includes three seminars, addresses to The Ratna Society, plus additional on-theme talks not included in the book.

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New Release! Great Eastern Sun

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

Aug 9, 2026
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New Release! American Karma

Earlier this month, the United States celebrated its Semiquincentennial, the 250th anniversary of the country's Declaration of Independence. We're excited to announce that the Digital Library team has published 21 new recordings for the occasion: a collection of teachings on American karma.

Jul 25, 2026
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Director's Letter: Unfinished Business Is Good Business

A letter from CTI Executive Director Carolyn Gimian sharing her perspective on the long-term vision of CTI and the Digital Library.

Jul 7, 2026