Gross, Patrick

Stuart Alve Olson, longtime protege of Master T.T. Liang (1900-2002), is a sectarian Taoist teacher, translator, and writer on Chinese philosophy, health, and internal arts. He has studied and practiced Taoism and Chinese Buddhism for more than 40 years. In 2006, he formed Valley Spirit Arts to present his books and DVDs, and is the head teacher at the Sanctuary of Dao in Phoenix, Arizona, where he focuses on translating various Taoist texts, conducting lectures, leading retreats, and teaching.