Recorded for the Ocean Feast Practice on the Anniversary of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche's Parinirvana

Doha of Sadness

I, Chögyam, your little son, remain in sadness

The Dathun Letter

In 1973 Chögyam Trungpa introduced a month-long period of meditation called dathün, which he recommended to all of his students.

Ringu Tulku Rinpoche’s Public Talk: The Three Yana Journey

While in Halifax to confer the Vajrayogini abhisheka in May-June 2024, Ringu Tulku Rinpoche very generously offered this public talk for all who are practicing or interested in the buddhadharma. This talk took place at KCCL.

1978: Children’s Day at the Court

On the first several Children's Days in Boulder...

Grief On The Path Of Dharma: A Panel Discussion

This panel discussion took place on September 26, 2024 at the Boulder Shambhala Center, with panelists:  Miriam Tarcov, Jon Barbieri, Bryan Welch, and Colin Stubbert; moderated by Judy Lief. Presented by the Foundation for Enlightened Society

Lack of Credentials

Excerpted from The Way of Basic Sanity, A Brief Overview of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche's Perspective on Sutric Buddhism

Another Bite of the Whole Enchilada

The Collected Works of Chögyam Trungpa: Volumes Nine and Ten

The Three Yana Journey

While in Halifax to confer the Vajrayogini abhisheka in June 2024, Ringu Tulku Rinpoche very generously offered this public talk for all who are practicing or interested in the buddhadharma.

Suddenly Without Warning

This book is about love and it is about grief. It is about being a parent and it is about losing a child “suddenly and without warning.”

Grief on the Path of Dharma

Presented by the Foundation for Enlightened Society With Miriam Tarcov, Jon Barbieri, Bryan Welch, & Colin Stubbert Moderated by Judy Lief

Remembering Khenpo Tsültrim Gyamtso Rinpoche

Our beloved guide, Khenpo Tsültrim Gyamtso Rinpoche, left his physical body behind on June 22, 2024. As with all great teachers, his passing has magnified his presence in the hearts and minds of his students, making this a moment of profound sadness and inspiration. When the sun of dharma, the Vidyadhara Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, disappeared from view,...

Ones Own Microscope

What is important is to get beyond the pattern of mental concepts which we have formed. That does not mean that we have to create a new pattern or try to be particularly unconventional and always go without lunch or what-have-you . . . . .That would not particularly solve the problem. The only way to solve the problem is by examining it thoroughly. . . . .One must learn to be a skilful scientist and not accept anything at all. Everything must be seen through ones own microscope and one has to reach ones own conclusions in ones own way. Until we do that, there is no savior, no guru, no blessings, and no guidance which could be of any help.

— From “The Life and Example of Buddha,” in Meditation in Action, page13. 1970 edition.

The Family Business

In 1977, I happened to be seated next to the Vidyadhara for several hours at an afternoon reception. An unbroken stream of people came up, knelt and spoke to...

Walker Blaine Discusses ‘Highland Eyes’

Blaine talks about the origins of his music album

The Usual

During 1985 and 1986 I attended Rinpoche weekly. Upon entering his room, there was often a vast sense of space. This particular day, not unlike other days, he wanted...

The Mala

At the 1973 Seminary in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Rinpoche had to fly out to California for a few days for the release of "Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism." Since the...

A Dowsing Lesson

You just had to tune your mind to the object of desire

Peony

I stopped talking. He was silent. We both looked at the peony.

Please Give Me Space

I'd like to share my story of a personal teaching that the Vidyadhara gave to me in the early 1970s. Its import has grown for me over these many...

Absolutely Suicidal

Valentine's Day Edition One day in Boulder, circa 1978, Larry Mermelstein had a very interesting conversation with Trungpa Rinpoche about relationships. Here for Valentine's Day (okay, we're a day late),...

His Holiness’ Visit to Karma Thegsum Choling

Shamong is located in a beautiful rural part of New Jersey (yes that does exist), in the Pine Barrens, and the KTC there is located in a very modern...

Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche in France

The photos below are from Laura Weiss who writes: "Greetings from France, Here are a few photos from the trip so far. Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche has captured our hearts...

Karme Choling’s 50th Anniversary

From September 17th through the 22nd, KCL will feature a variety of online events for the whole community.

Video Excerpt from When the Iron Bird Flies

This 5 minute clip from the feature documentary WHEN THE IRON BIRD FLIES: Tibetan Buddhism Arrives in the West follows Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche as he leaves England, lands in...

The Karmapa’s Golden Handprints

If the Vajradhara of Dorje Dzong is the living embodiment of the primordial buddha, it has watched and listened ...