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First seminar on the Sadhana of Mahamudra, a liturgy that embodies Trungpa Rinpoche's approach to presenting dharma in the West. Teachings include the story of how he wrote the sadhana in the cave at Taktsang, and explanation of the themes and imagery. 1975, Karme Choling, Audio.

Second seminar on the Sadhana of Mahamudra, this one with video! Further insight into the context in which the sadhana was written, and engaging discussions on devotion, charnel ground, and crazy wisdom. 1975, Boulder, VIDEO.

Appropriate for both beginning and experienced meditators, these talks include meditation instruction and discussion of the motivation and results of meditation practice. 1979, Toronto, Audio.

A general introduction to meditation, with main topics including gentleness and developing trust in oneself and integrating meditation practice with everyday awareness. Basis for key chapters in the book Mindfulness in Action. 1979, Vancouver, Audio.

Rich storytelling of the history of the Trungpa Tulku lineage, of which Chogyam Trungpa was the 11th incarnation. Basis for the book "The Mishap Lineage." 1975, Karme Choling, Audio.

The need to dismantle ego and a credentials-oriented approach to spirituality; relating to mind directly through meditation; working with emotions and chaos. Basis for key chapters in "Myth of Freedom." 1973, New York City, Audio.

The inaugural "founder's course" at Naropa Institute, presenting an overview of the basic geography of the Tibetan Buddhist path. Basis for the book "Cynicism and Magic." 1974, Boulder, VIDEO.

Chogyam Trungpa's in-depth introduction to meditation during the inaugural session of Naropa Institute. 1974, Boulder, VIDEO.

An historic seminar in which Chogyam Trungpa presents tantric or vajrayana teachings of Buddhism to a large Western audience for the first time. Basis for the book, "Journey Without Goal." 1974, Boulder, VIDEO.

Chogyam Trungpa presents his vision of perception and symbolism according to tantric principles, emphasizing the continuity between ordinary life and Buddhist iconography. 1975, Boulder, VIDEO.

A complete overview of the three-yana approach (hinayana, mahayana, vajrayana) of Tibetan Buddhism for American audiences. 1975, Boulder, Audio.

An uncompromising seminar that describes the mechanism of ego, how it generates confusion, and the role of meditation in freeing oneself from it. 1976, Boulder, VIDEO

A nine-talk seminar on how working with one's mind allows us to then relate skillfully with the phenomenal world. 1976, Boulder, VIDEO

A seminar on the life and teachings of great Buddhist meditation master Milarepa, exemplifying key aspects of the Buddhist path which remain up to date today. 1976, Boulder, VIDEO.

Chogyam Trungpa discusses how to approach meditation, and through meditation how to skillfully relate to daily life. 1978, Boulder, Audio.

An essential presentation of the heart of the Buddhist path, involving working on oneself directly in meditation, the truth of impermanence, the five skandhas, vipashyana, and how gaps in our confusion lead to sympathy for others. 1978, Boulder, Audio.

Chogyam Trungpa describes the Buddhist path to enlightenment through the stages of hinayana, mahayana, and vajrayana. 1979, Boulder, Audio.

Colour video contributes to a lively introduction to principles of "Dharma Art." Includes calligraphy and flower arranging demonstrations, slide shows and poetry readings. 1978, Boulder, COLOUR VIDEO.

Continues the "Dharma Art" teachings from the previous summer, this time through the lens of "heaven, earth, and man". Basis for the essay of that name in the book "True Perception." 1979, Boulder, Audio.

A pioneering seminar in which Chogyam Trungpa presented the central principles of the Shambhala path to the public for the first time. Basis for key chapters in "Shambhala: Sacred Path of the Warrior." 1979, Boulder, Audio.

A course on the view and practices of Mahayana Buddhism, including the view of emptiness and the practices of the paramitas, based on Shantideva's classic work The Bodhicharyavatara. 1980, Boulder, Audio.

This series explores the life and training of the great Indian pandit Naropa, for whom Naropa Institute was named. 1980, Boulder, Audio.

Chogyam Trungpa emphasizes egolessness as the basis of formal art practice, and in the experience of art in one's everyday life. 1981, Boulder, Audio

This seminar presents the path of taming one's mind through meditation, and opening oneself to appreciation of everyday life. 1983, Boulder, Audio.

A collection of celebratory events from the early years of Naropa Institute, including three graduations, the first alumni dinner, first convocation, and a celebration for achieving candidacy for accreditation. Boulder, Audio and Video.

These landmark conferences were the first public forums of Christian-Buddhist dialogue in North America. They helped usher in a new era of interreligious communication across traditions focused on contemplative practice. Boulder, Audio.

Chogyam Trungpa held ongoing and illuminating meetings with faculty, students, and staff at Naropa Institute, discussing their experiences, and sharing ideas about how Naropa might contribute to both education and American society. Audio

"Open Secret" is a video series from a radio program broadcast from Naropa Institute with panel discussions before a live audience. Panelists in addition to Trungpa Rinpoche include Ram Dass, Stanislav Grof, Gregory Bateson, Joseph Goldstein. Topics range from psychedelics to psychology to death and dying. VIDEO

These historic poetry and writing events took place at the Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics, the creative writing department of Naropa Institute. Audio and Video

Teachings and interviews Trungpa Rinpoche gave on the subject of psychology at Naropa Institute. Audio

Single public talks given at Naropa Institute in Boulder between 1974 and 1980. Audio and Video

Single public talks on Shambhala Training given in multiple cities between the years 1978 and 1982. Audio

Talks to community members in Boulder, Karme Choling, and other local centers. Audio

Interviews of Trungpa Rinpoche conducted for magazine and newspaper articles, books, radio shows, and television shows.

Chogyam Trungpa gave frequent talks to the public, which became a primary forum for his presentation of Buddhist teachings in America. Generally, these public talks have topics that are tailored for audiences unfamiliar with or newer to Buddhism.