Apologist Joel Furches explores this ancient Chinese religion

Taoism is an ancient Chinese religion – or category of religious practices – which extends back into legend beyond the written history of China. The Tao Te Ching (c. 300 BCE) is widely regarded as one of the definitive texts in Taoist teaching. 

While its origins are ancient and uncertain, Taoist legend claims that it was dictated in one sitting by an ancient Taoist master. The legend says that this master was fleeing into the mountain pass to escape political turmoil, and the keeper of the pass recognised that he was about to die. In order to preserve his wisdom, the keeper asked the master to dictate the secrets of Tao… (Register to read the rest of the article)