Round 10: Tossup 19

This religion believes that unejaculated semen rises through the spine to nourish the brain, part of this religion’s “inner alchemy.” The virtues of compassion, frugality, (10[1])and humility are the Three Treasures in this religion. One theologian (10[1])of this religion wondered if he dreamt he was a butterfly, (10[1])or if a (-5[1])butterfly (10[1])dreamt of being him. (-5[1])A text from this religion, the Zhuāngzǐ, describes “effortless action,” or wú (10[1])wéi. Chapter 42 of this religion’s foundational text introduces the duality of yin and yang. (10[1])For (10[1])10 points, what (10[1])Chinese religion founded by Lao Zi was partly inspired by Legalism and Confucianism? ■END■ (10[1])

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