Turning points in the religion's development
Taoism spread mostly across China, Korea, Japan, and many other parts of Asia. It was the followers that helped spread Taoism. During the Tang dynasty (618-907), which saw the a growth and refinement in Chinese culture, Taoism was encouraged by the Royal House and there was a great development of Taoist monastic life. Taoism started to spread in the lower-class society ever since the Ming Dynasty (1368—1644), and Taoism continued to grow. During this time, people were lower-class people and had a vulgar sense of faith in religions. Taoism became a religion of many features and ideas with nothing concrete to explain the meaning of it.
Taoism never really diffused out of China, but spread throughout China. Taoists leaders believe people should come to them if they want to convert over to Taoism and therefore, you will not see any Taoist missionaries. Taoism is a belief based on philosophy and thought more than the worship of deities. Taoism was believed to be spread through the trade routes, such as the Silk Road.
The spread of Taoism lead to the growth, resulting in Taoism to evolved into priestly order and a hierarchy, temples and monasteries and a sacred canon. Taoism was a philosophical systems which were devoid of any cult elements.
Taoism never really diffused out of China, but spread throughout China. Taoists leaders believe people should come to them if they want to convert over to Taoism and therefore, you will not see any Taoist missionaries. Taoism is a belief based on philosophy and thought more than the worship of deities. Taoism was believed to be spread through the trade routes, such as the Silk Road.
The spread of Taoism lead to the growth, resulting in Taoism to evolved into priestly order and a hierarchy, temples and monasteries and a sacred canon. Taoism was a philosophical systems which were devoid of any cult elements.