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The goal of the Chogyam Trungpa Digital Library is to make the recorded legacy of Chogyam Trungpa available to the world for research, study, and reflection

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Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche

Born in Tibet in 1939, Chogyam Trungpa would become one of the most influential and important teachers of Buddhism in the West.

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Our People

The Digital Library lead team, writers, transcribers, advisors, and others who make our work possible.

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The Chogyam Trungpa Institute

The Library is a project of CTI, which serves the community of those inspired by the work of Chögyam Trungpa, the practice of meditation, and the Buddhist teachings and tradition.

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Naropa University

Naropa University was founded by Chogyam Trungpa in 1974, and continues to flourish as the first Buddhist-inspired university in North America.

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Our partners

These organizations are closely aligned with our mission and our work. They each contribute in unique and valuable ways.

Teachings, articles, interviews, news and podcasts pertaining to Chogyam Trungpa. Plus an oral history project, featuring recollections from people influenced by his work.

Translators and publishers of English translations of Tibetan texts, commentaries, biographies, poetry, philosophy, and culture, including works by Chogyam Trungpa.

Publisher of 50-plus editions of Chogyam Trungpa’s books. Their books contribute to a thoughtful, kind, and contemplative society.

One of the largest audio-visual collections of Tibetan Buddhist teachings in the West, featuring many original recordings of Chogyam Trungpa.