So sorry but I'm not answering your question cause I really didn't come here to help people, you see I'm a chaotic evil, so I'm pretty sure I'll just go around this website doing the same thing to other people that I'm doing to you. While getting answers myself.
A, ruinous policies of taxation.
There are different types of guilds in the world ranging from craft related guilds to business types like the merchant guild. Although there's a wide range of guilds, there are common reasons why people join guild. Here are two reasons why:
1. Companionship: The essence of joining a guild is to people who you can feel like they're extensions of your own family. People you can rely on times of need as well as offer you their support in your endeavors. These like minded people make you feel safe and as well as recognized.
2. Personal Benefits: Let's face it. All of us would only join groups if and only if it is beneficial for us. These guilds often hand out information, tips, and other rewards which could greatly benefit us in our crafts. Some new entrepreneurs would join guilds headed by market hegemons to learn some tips as well as get some backing which could greatly benefit their budding businesses.
Taoism and Buddhism both are very peaceful religions and they both use meditation for enlightenment and peace of mind. Also, they both focus on a goal of self-improvement.