Daoism is deeply intertwined with other branches of thought like Confucianism and Buddhism. Confucius is often believed to have been a student of Lao Tzu. Similarly, some believe that when Lao Tzu disappeared, he travelled to India and Nepal and either taught or became the Buddha. Confucianist practices to this day not only respect Lao Tzu as a great philosopher but also try to follow many of his teachings.
