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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 New Book-to-Talks Playlist

A complete playlist of all 37 talks that were the basis for Chögyam Trungpa's classic book, The Myth of Freedom and the Way of Meditation (1976).

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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. Article includes historical context, her experience working with the original recordings, and insight into these teachings on the profundity of ordinary life.

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The Life and Example of Milarepa

Introducing the seminar Milarepa: His Life and Example (1976), an intimate, detailed look at the path of the great yogi and Kagyu lineage figure, Jetsun Milarepa. Playlist includes three additional seminars on the poet-yogi, which all together make a complete collection of the teachings included in the book Milarepa: His Life and Example.

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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).

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New Release! The Work, Sex, Money Talks

Now available in the Library: all the talks that became the groundbreaking book Work, Sex, Money: Real Life on the Path of Mindfulness. Plus more news from the Institute!

May 5, 2026
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 New! The Myth of Freedom Playlist

The Library has released the first "book-to-talks" playlist: a complete playlist of all 37 talks included in the beloved book, The Myth of Freedom and the Way of Meditation

Apr 15, 2026
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Celebrating the Life of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche

In honor of his Parinirvana, the Library is featuring a radio interview and clip

Apr 3, 2026