Taoism is, along with Buddhism and Confucianism, one of the three main currents of Chinese thought and religion. More than a religion, Taoism was an ancestral belief system based on the worship of nature and ancestors. Its mythical founder, Lao Tse, "the old master", is considered one of the most important mystics of mankind. Attributed to Lao Tse, the Tao Te King is the fundamental text of Taoism. Richard Wilhelm is undoubtedly the best connoisseur...