The Taoist teaching, revealed to the world by the great sage Lao Tzu, has been shrouded in a veil of mystery for centuries and has given rise to many different interpretations. The Truth of the Tao. Taoism for the West" finally explains all the secrets of this powerful religious and philosophical system in a language understandable to modern Western people. Its author is the founder of the first Taoist temple in the United States, officially recognized by the Chinese religious authorities. Grandmaster Alex Anatole talks with the reader about enlightenment, reveals the essence of the delusions of the Western and Eastern minds, restores the original meaning of the principles of Taoism and shows how they can be applied in everyday life to achieve physical, mental and spiritual well-being.