Over many centuries Tibetan Nyingma masters have awakened the full potential of human consciousness through meditation, study, and work. In 1968 Tibetan Lama Tarthang Tulku brought theTibetan Buddhist Nyingma tradition to the United States where it has become a catalyst for positive change. Tarthang Tulku founded the Nyingma Institute in Berkeley in 1972; and Odiyan, the country center, in 1975; and Ratna Ling in 2004. He has authored 18 books including, Gesture of Balance, Openness Mind, Hidden Mind of Freedom, Time Space and Knowledge, Skillful Means, Knowledge of Freedom, Reflections of the Mind, Love of Knowledge, Mind over Matter, Milking the Painted Cow, Kum Nye 1 & 2, Joy of Being, Ways of Work, Mastering Successful Work, Mandala Gardens. Through his guidance the Yeshe De project has printed and distributed over 2.5 million sacred Buddhist texts to Tibetan monks, nuns and monasteries throughout India, Nepal and Kathmandu. His dedication to preserving the sacred teachings and art of Tibet has become a focal point for his life's work.