Roots of Taoism
The roots of Taoism reach back to 8,000 years before our time, ie until about 6000 BC The origin of this unique natural philosophy is based on the desire of human beings to recognize its source and return.
From this desire, the first feverish efforts created such a thing as to develop a " golden pill " as Zauberweg external alchemy. Possible ingredients for this research were cinnabar (mercury), and lead. As the ranks of the curious Taoists were exposed, slowly taking some of these elements they noticed that the exploration of the true self was far more promising. The yearning for the source led the Taoists further to a close observation of nature and the universe. They found a perfect agreement of the principles of action ( Tao ) of the macrocosm ( universe) and the microcosm ( human). Also the human planet (acupuncture points) has an effect on certain orbits ( meridians ) the interaction of the forces within the meaning of Tao.
Taoism and Buddhism have shaped and developed each other. So, from both wisdom teachings of the so-called Chan Buddhism from the turn of Zen Buddhism has developed in Japan. Taoism has spawned entire fields of science or its inception. Yet Taoism has its exotic edge, appearance-existence can never be overcome. This may be why a true Taoist will go beyond a certain stage of development involving speech, presentation, or conscious work and prefer to seek solitude.