Round 12: 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, and humility are the Three Treasures in this religion. One theologian (10[1])of this religion wondered if he dreamt he was a (10[1])butterfly, (10[1])or if a butterfly (10[1])dreamt of (10[1])being him. (-5[1])A text from this religion, the (10[1])Zhuāngzǐ, (10[3])describes “effortless action,” or wú wéi. Chapter 42 (10[1])of this religion’s foundational text introduces the duality of yin and yang. (10[1])For 10 points, what Chinese religion founded by Lao Zi was partly inspired by (10[1])Legalism and Confucianism? ■END■

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