Round 10: 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 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, or if a butterfly (10[2])dreamt of being him. A text from (-5[1])this religion, the Zhuāngzǐ, (10[1]-5[1])describes “effortless action,” or wú wéi. (10[1])Chapter 42 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 Legalism and Confucianism? ■END■ (10[2])

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