Round 9: Tossup 19

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

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