Taoism is believed to be China oldest philosophy and religion. The founder of Taoism and the author of Tao-Te -Ching (Book of way) Leo-Tzu was born 601 B.C. in Henan during the Zhou Dynasty. There is much speculation whether Leo-Tzu was an actual person or a combination of different philosophers it will forever be a mystery. The legend surrounding his birth goes: a woman leaned against a plum tree and give birth to a child that had been conceived six-two years before. His mother had admired a falling star, and after so many years in the womb, he was able to speak as soon as he was born. Announcing his surname Li Erh. Most people called him Lao-Tzu or old boy because his hair was snow white. after passing way they called him Lao Tan “Tan “meaning
