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

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