It is a Path towards the highest fulfillment, the highest realization a human being may be aiming at.
It is a path towards the merging with Tao, a path towards full Enlightenment, or whatever name is given to the highest Realization.
On the way towards this highest of goals, many benefits are going to be gained from the practice; at the health, happiness, well-being and self-knowledge levels.
The Path of Taichi is deeply rooted in Taoism and Buddhism, at a place where the two intersect and mingle.