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 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 butterfly dreamt of being him. A text from this religion, the Zhuāngzǐ, (-5[1])describes “effortless action,” or wéi. (10[1])Chapter 42 (10[1])of this (10[1])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■ (10[1])

ANSWER: Taoism [or Daoism]
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Summary

TournamentEditionMatchHeardConv. %Neg %Avg. Buzz
Southern CaliforniaMain7100%14%51.29
Eastern Canada (2)Main9100%22%63.11
Great LakesMain12100%33%64.67
Lower Mid-AtlanticMain6100%17%65.33
Upper Mid-AtlanticMain1292%25%66.36
MidwestMain9100%11%60.22
NortheastMain12100%8%51.00
PacificMain9100%22%67.11
SoutheastMain12100%8%59.67
Upstate NYMain5100%20%70.40
UK (North)UK5100%40%78.00
UK (South)UK8100%25%65.50