Sam Bercholz
Sam Bercholz, creator of Shambhala Publications, worked closely with Trungpa Rinpoche during his lifetime as his publisher and as a member of the Vajradhatu Board of Directors. Sam continues to practice and teach the dharma.
Planting Terma on Mount Tamalpais
One day in the early 1970s, Trungpa Rinpoche decided to bury treasures on Mount Tamalpais
Trungpa Rinpoche and Alan Watts
Here is Sam's account of Trungpa Rinpoche's friendship with Alan Watts.
Reflections on the Life and Teachings of Trungpa Rinpoche
This 52-minute audio file is excerpted from a series of talks on the life and teachings of Trungpa Rinpoche, offered in the Great Stupa of Dharmakaya in August 2004, during the Crazy Wisdom Seminar at Shambhala Mountain Center.
The Padmasambhava of Our Time
Arguably the most important figure in the transmission of Buddhism to the West.
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Susan Chapman
Susan Chapman talks about the unique qualities of the three year retreat at Sopa Chöling and how it has changed over the years.
