Round 11: Tossup 19

This religion believes that unejaculated semen rises through the spine to nourish the brain, part of this religion’s “inner alchemy.” (-5[1])The virtues of compassion, frugality, and humility are the Three Treasures in this religion. (-5[1])One theologian of this religion wondered if he dreamt he was a butterfly, (10[1])or (10[1])if a butterfly dreamt (10[1]-5[1])of (10[1])being (10[1])him. A text from this religion, the Zhuāngzǐ, describes “effortless (10[1])action,” or (10[1])wú wéi. Chapter 42 of this religion’s (10[1])foundational text introduces the duality of yin and yang. For 10 points, what Chinese religion founded by Lao Zi (10[2])was (0[1])partly inspired by Legalism and Confucianism? ■END■ (10[1])

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