Why did Daoism spread during anchint times

Answer: Daoism (Taoism) was created by Laozi in the sixth century BCE. Daoism was created during the Period of Warring States after the fall of the Zhou dynasty. Along with Confucianism and Legalism, it became on of the three schools of learning created during this period. The Daodeijing (Classic of the Way and of Virtue) was a compiled text which gave a basic understanding of Daoism. Another text known as Zhuangzi provided Daoist views. It was written by the Daoist philosopher Zhuangzi.

Daoism first spread all across China. Daoism also may have spread to Korea and Japan but was soon overtaken by Buddhism and in Japan Shinto. The reason it might not have spread was because it contained defects in its system of beliefs and practices and was modeled for the Chinese. Daoism spread because of Laozi's journey to the west, his followers spreading the religion, and philosophy. It was spread because Daoists believed their religion was right and wanted others to partake in their philosophy and religion. They also believed that Daoism could calm and give unity in the Period of Warring States.