Grand Master

Due to the current situation regarding the coronavirus outbreak,The Center of Traditional Taoist Studies/The Temple of Original Simplicity until further notice will be conducting services on-line for the safety of the congregation.The schedule of the services and prayer ceremonies will be held digitally at the usual times.Thank you for your cooperation and understanding of the situation.

Grand Master Alex Anatole

The Master came because it was his time to be born.

– Chuang Tzu

Grand Master Alex Anatole was born in Moscow, Russia. At a young age, he was introduced to Master Lu Yang Tai, the “Enlightened One,” a Taoist sage with genealogical lineage extending to the ancient origins of Taoism. From the age of eight, Alex was his only disciple, learning all aspects of the Great Art — philosophy, healing, martial arts, astrology, and religious procedures.

After twenty years he was ordained a Taoist priest, building several underground Taoist temples in Russia — hidden from the religious persecution of Soviet times.

Eventually his spiritual activities became known to the authorities and he fled to the United States. This was foretold by prophesy with his given Taoist name of I Yan Lung, “He who brings true Tao to the West.”

In 1976 Grand Master Alex Anatole immigrated to the United States. Near Boston, he built the Center of Traditional Taoist Studies and its Temple of Original Simplicity, recognized as one of the few authentic Taoist temples outside China. It maintains close ties to the few surviving temples in Shanghai while Grand Master Alex Anatole continues the tradition of imparting Taoism through a classical program of philosophy, religion, meditation, and Chi Quong. Initially, he adopted a quiet approach to teaching Taoism but observed with great concern the distorted teachings of his beloved faith. Motivated by a desire to preserve ancient Taoism in its purest form, he writes and lectures throughout the United States, Europe and Asia.
Grand Master Alex Anatole has a PhD from Moscow University and his temple has been profiled in numerous studies, including Harvard’s Pluralism Project. He is the author of The Truth of Tao; The Essence of Tao; Tao of Celestial Foxes-The Way to Immortality; A synopsis of Taoisy Teachings for the West.

ORDAINMENT

Over the last 40 years literally thousands of people have studied with Grand Master Alex Anatole at the Center of Traditional Taoist Studies – Temple of Original Simplicity. It has been brought to the attention of the Center that certain people are using the name of Grandmaster Alex Anatole and the Center of Traditional Taoist Studies – Temple of Original Simplicity claiming affiliation to use the Grandmaster’s credentials for commercial purposes.

In the last 40 years Grand Master Alex Anatole has only ordained two students that are officially certified to teach Taoism, and their names are withheld due to privacy issues. Anyone else claiming affiliation or using the name of Grand Master Alex Anatole or the Center of Traditional Taoist Studies – Temple of Original Simplicity for commercial purposes is a charlatan and an imposter.

The Center of Traditional Taoist Studies – Temple of Original Simplicity will not tolerate the use of Grand Master Alex Anatole or the Center in a way that misrepresents Grand Master Alex Anatole’s or the Center’s relationship with any current or former student. Further, Grand Master Alex Anatole’s standing as a legitimate Taoist priest demands that credentials related to Taoist priesthood be verified prior to dissemination. Therefore, it is prohibited on any Web site or on any other electronic or physical forum to mention the name of Grand Master Alex Anatole or The Center of Traditional Taoist Studies – Temple of Original Simplicity claiming affiliation in any way without written permission. Grand Master Alex Anatole is quite serious about preserving the lineage of the Temple of Original Simplicity and of Taoism in general, and will not tolerate any dilution of this line for the purpose of ego-building or commerce.

Any inquiries with respect to a Taoist priest claiming ordainment by Grand Master Alex Anatole should be forwarded to Contact: webmaster @ tao.org for verification.

Master Richard Percuoco

Master Richard Percuoco was born in Boston, Massachusetts. From the age of 19, he studied With Grandmaster Alex Anatole in the Temple of Original Simplicity.

For the last 37 years, Master Richard Percuoco has studied all aspects of Taoist physical, intellectual and spiritual teachings: Chi-Quong, Martial Arts, Taoist philosophy.

Meditation and the sacred teachings of the Celestial Fox Fairies. Ordained as a Taoist priest on the first day of the New Year of the Wood Rooster (2005), he teaches master sessions in Chi-Quong, Martial Arts, Taoist philosophy and Meditation.

Master Richard Percuoco gives lectures and private sessions to Temple of Original Simplicity congregation members. Master Richard Percuoco is also available for private online consulting sessions to anyone interested from the virtual Taoist webinar community.

The Wisdom of Tao Explained – Alex Anatole’s Television Interview in Moscow

Grand Master Anatole’s television interview

Taoist Grand Master Alex Anatole
Interviewed On Unity Radio

Taoist Grand Master Alex Anatole interviewed on Jay Talking on WBZ, Feb 1,2017

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Taoist exhibition in Paris, France

In May 2010 Grand Master Alex Anatole was invited to attend an exhibition devoted to Taoism in Paris, France. “The Way of Tao” (La Vole du Tao) — which means Another Path of Being was held in Paris at Galeries nationales du Grand Palais near the Champs-Elysées. This beautiful exhibition gave Western visitors an introduction to a totally unfamiliar way of thinking and the concept of Man’s place in the universe. Displaying several hundreds of Taoist artifacts such as paintings, sculpture, pottery, bronze and textiles, the exhibition allowed visitors to see and understand how Taoism has developed over the centuries, based on some fundamental guiding principles.

The collection of artifacts came from the Musée Guimet in Europe, the United States and Taiwan. “La Vole du Tao”, the first monumental exhibition of this kind in Europe, was a successful attempt to visualize Taoism, presenting the mix of philosophy, religion and popular Taoist beliefs that has influenced life in China for more than two millenniums.

The Truth of Tao Reveals Taoism’s Ancient Secrets

Lao Tzu’s Tao Te Ching is one of the most widely read books in the history of mankind, second only to Christianity’s Holy Bible. And yet for twenty-six hundred years, its teachings have been shrouded in mystery and subject to conflicting interpretations. Now, for the first time, the secrets of this powerful religious and philosophical system are explained to the American audience in a way that is understandable and practical. Grand Master Anatole takes the reader on a journey of enlightenment, eliminating the confusions of Western and Eastern cultural values, explaining the principles of Lao Tzu’s teachings and how to apply them in every day life. In the Truth of Tao, Taoism’s elegant system logically unfolds, uniting the physical, mental and spiritual realms until ultimately the purpose

of life is revealed. The book is now available in English and Russian editions, with a Chinese translation underway.

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The Essence of Tao

Taoism is codified in the Tao Te Ching, which was written in the sixth century B.C. by the ancient sage Lao Tzu. Despite being history’s second-most translated book after the Bible, its eighty-one poems have often been interpreted with confusing, contradictory, and sometimes blatantly incorrect explanations. The Essence of Tao removes the mystery surrounding this important philosophy and religion by reordering the core poems of the Tao Te Ching into a logical framework based on Taoism’s nine core principles and then explaining these principles in easy-to-understand language. Grand Master Anatole uses ancient and formerly “secret keys” to help unlock Lao Tzu’s mysteries, including Taoism’s famous paradoxes.

The Essence of Tao will help the reader get a clear view of reality in order to create a content existence.

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Tao of Celestial Foxes-The Way to Immortality

The Creed of the Foxes dates back thousands of years. The worship of gods known as foxes is based on a belief in animistic, foxlike, spiritual deities that are part of the cultural and religious fabric of Asia. To clarify the underlying principles of the Fox tradition, Master Anatole creates for the reader a framework of understanding that focuses on ancient Chinese and Japanese History yet encompasses a structure of beliefs shared by Shamanistic cultures that span the world. Master Anatole also provides a compendium of related aspects from a wide range of culturally and historically diverse practices to illustrate the common beliefs regarding the moving energies of the soul after death,

while demystifying Taoist correlative cosmology – the basis for all Taoist and Fox metaphysics. Ultimately, he builds to the logical conclusion that the purpose of our lives is to achieve intellectual evolution and spiritual immortality.

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A Synopsis of Taoist Teachings for the West

Ordained as a Taoist priest and Master of Celestial Foxes, Grand Master Anatole continues the traditions and teachings of Taoism and the Creed of Celestial Foxes through a classical curriculum employing the ancient techniques for mental and physical health and wellness.Grand Master Anatole gives a synopsis of the three sacred postulates of Taoism; Nature, Humanity and Justice, and Empirical Metaphysics. Nature, is the litmus test for our earthly existence. The Taoist understanding of Humanity and Justice explains the motivations of the social structure and how to successfully navigate complex social environments. Empirical Metaphysics is the discipline of communicating with the High. Energy to achieve practical results for a successful and prosperous life.

The three fundamental pillars are based on an understanding of dealing with the impartiality of ultimate reality rather than the idealistic concepts of universal love, freedom, and fairness for all. These three pylons form the golden triangle of Taoism and are presented and explained by Grand Master Anatole in simple, easy-to-understand language.

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A Synopsis of Taoist Teachings for the West – Paperback

Ordainment

Over the last 40 years literally thousands of people have studied with Grand Master Alex Anatole at the Center of Traditional Taoist Studies – Temple of Original Simplicity. It has been brought to the attention of the Center that certain people are using the name of Grandmaster Alex Anatole and the Center of Traditional Taoist Studies – Temple of Original Simplicity claiming affiliation to use the Grand Master’s credentials for commercial purposes.

In the last 40 years Grand Master Alex Anatole has only ordained two students that are officially certified to teach Taoism, and their names are withheld due to privacy issues. Anyone else claiming affiliation or using the name of Grand Master Alex Anatole or the Center of Traditional Taoist Studies – Temple of Original Simplicity for commercial purposes is a charlatan and an imposter.

The Center of Traditional Taoist Studies – Temple of Original Simplicity will not tolerate the use of Grand Master Alex Anatole or the Center in a way that misrepresents Grand Master Alex Anatole’s or the Center’s relationship with any current or former student. Further, Grand Master Alex Anatole’s standing as a legitimate Taoist priest demands that credentials related to Taoist priesthood be verified prior to dissemination. Therefore, it is prohibited on any Web site or on any other electronic or physical forum to mention the name of Grandmaster Alex Anatole or The Center of Traditional Taoist Studies – Temple of Original Simplicity claiming affiliation in any way without written permission. Grand Master Alex Anatole is quite serious about preserving the lineage of the Temple of Original Simplicity and of Taoism in general, and will not tolerate any dilution of this line for the purpose of ego-building or commerce.

Any inquiries with respect to a Taoist priest claiming ordainment by Grand Master Alex Anatole should be forwarded to Contact: webmaster @ tao.org for verification.

Shanghai Chi Quong Research Association

Grand Master Alex Anatole with Zhu Run Long, President of the Shanghai Chi Quong Research Association.

Grand Master Alex Anatole discusses the secrets of herbal medicine with his Chinese associates. (Shanghai, China).

Grand Master Alex Anatole with Zhu Run Long, President of the Shanghai Chi Quong Research Association.

Grand Master Alex Anatole with Zhu Run Long, President of the Shanghai Chi Quong Research Association, and Dr. Shee, President of Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Shanghai, China).

Presenting the magic diagram to Grand Master Alex Anatole.

Grand Master Alex Anatole discussing the combination of herbs and healing Chi Quong with doctors in The Shanghai Clinic of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Grand Master Alex Anatole discusses the secrets of herbal medicine with his Chinese associates. (Shanghai, China).

Famous Chi Quong Master Joi and Grand Master Alex Anatole. (Shanghai, China)

Chi Quong Masters performing healing procedures in Shanghai Clinic of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Grand Master Alex Anatole with Madam Ju in Shanghai. Madam Ju is the world’s foremost cancer healer using Chi Quong.

Taoist Lin Hun Therapy

Taoist Heavenly Lin Hun Therapy deals systemically with the theological – religious psychotherapy of the human eternal energies. As there is no corresponding translation of Lin Hun in the English language, it is quite difficult and challenging to understand. In Chinese alchemy, the definition and connotation of the prenatal and postnatal energies are very different than in Western culture and linguistics. In the magic of Taoist Shamanism, Lin Hun elucidates that humans are born, not with one soul as in Western religion but, with two distinct energies, Hun and Po.

These two energies are further segmented into the three prenatal components of Hun and the seven postnatal components of Po. Based on the sacred teachings of Taoist Alchemy, the prenatal Hun and postnatal Po energies communicate with each other in a very intricate and complicated manner. Taoist Heavenly Lin Hun Therapy utilizes magic ceremonies to effect changes in the physical reality of our earthly dimension. Using sacred Shamanistic ceremonies and burning ancient magic diagrams, Taoist Heavenly Lin Hun Therapy can purge and purify the human spiritual elements, sending the mortal’s request to the Great Ultimate. Heavenly Lin Hun Therapy uses intangible, magic methods to obtain tangible results. Heavenly Lin Hun petitions the celestial spirits to change a person’s fate from misfortune to fortune, from confusion and bad luck to contentment and prosperity.

Taoist Divine Guidance

Taoist Divine Guidance is built on the sacred teachings of Taoist philosophy and theology and creates a mortal vision of reality in this earthly dimension and life after death. Taoist Divine Guidance enables knowledge and communication with the world of celestial spirits. Interaction with the Celestial deities serves as an oracle to give mortals insight and direction by sharing the wisdom and secrets of life.

This conglomeration of the ancient alchemy of Taoist Shamanism incorporates the art of magic diagrams and the sacred amulets of the celestial Fox spirits. The celestial Foxes are invoked for protection from malevolent energies which destroy human’s vital energy by bringing chaos and confusion to their lives. Taoist Divine Guidance creates a path for changing a mortal’s existence from confusion and misfortune to contentment and prosperity.

Taoist Life Coaching

Conducting workshops, seminars and non-downloadable webinars in healing, nourishing and strengthening the body, mind and spirit from the Taoist perspective: Taoist internal and external meditation for the body and mind. Distribution of educational materials in connection with our Taoist books and publications therewithin.

Lin Hun Therapy is a very practical system built on the art and spiritual science of traditional Chinese Medicine combining Empirical Metaphysics and Ancient Chinese Shamanism. For the past forty years our institution has successfully practiced these down to earth techniques of adaptation to reality, achieving practical results of goals and obtaining peace of mind and contentment.
Using the techniques of Lin Hun Therapy gives the ability to remove the obstacles in ones fate, purge confusion and develop a clear understanding of reality. We conduct group and individual sessions.