Spread Of Taoism and Fur Trade via the Silk Road

Tao-Te Ching written by Lao Tze

Warring States Period to the reign of Emperor Wudi of the Western Han Dynasty, under the encouragement of both Taoist experts and emperors and kings, a famous movement in the history was initiated to seek longevity panacea in the sea.

Zhang Ling creates Wudoumi (five pipefuls of rice) Tao in Sichuan Province.

This marks the real formation of Taoism as we know it. Taoism spreads south and east along the Siilk Road

Taoism instead starts spreading in the lower-class society.

Taoism became a mixture with no unique features. During this period, Taoists were of low quality, and knew little about the doctrine and laws of Taoism.

Due to the nuns’ want for a cheap, “worthy” fur