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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, and humility are the Three Treasures (10[1])in this religion. (-5[1])One theologian of this religion wondered if he dreamt he was a butterfly, or if a butterfly dreamt of being (-5[1])him. (10[1])A text from this religion, the Zhuāngzǐ, (10[1])describes “effortless (10[1])action,” or wú wéi. Chapter 42 of (10[1])this religion’s foundational text introduces the duality (10[1])of yin and yang. (10[2])For 10 points, what Chinese religion (10[1])founded by Lao Zi was partly inspired by Legalism and Confucianism? ■END■

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