About Guanzi
Guanzi Institute for Management and Entrepreneurial Studies provides e-Learning, workshops and seminar services in business, entrepreneurship and management. Through Guanzi Press, they provide opportunities for experts in all fields to become published authors and develop e-Learning programs.
The book of Guanzi is a compilation of Chinese economic and political philosophic materials named after 7th century BC philosopher Guan Zhong, who was Prime Minister to Duke Huan of Qi 齊. The actual authors of the Guanzi are unknown, perhaps because it is a compilation of the vast knowledge accumulated through the years by some of the wisest Chinese philosophers and scholars. However, it is widely believed that Guan Zhong originated many of the core concepts of the philosophy before it was passed along and improved during the following ages.
"I didn’t come across Guanzi until I was a student at university when I elected to take a number of philosophy and world religion courses. There I discovered Guanzi and the philosophy of Inner Enterprise. My interest was piqued and I had to learn more.
After extensive searching, I found a two-volume English translation by W. Allyn Ricket. The economy principles present in Guanzi philosophy were in accord with my core beliefs and matched my life purpose. A lot of the Guanzi philosophy blends Taoism and Confucianism while discussing concepts of Legalism.", Erik Bowman, Founder and Director of the Guanzi Insititute.
Legalism to the Guanzi can be found in 3 principles: Fa, Shu and Shi.
- Fa: prescribes equal protection for all people under the law
- Shu: is the concept of states secrets – those secrets that must exist to protect one’s government
- Shi: suggests that it is the position of the ruler and not the ruler himself that has power
Guanzi stresses individualism and stresses harmony in relationships and a pursuit of a conflict-free society. Applying the Guanzi principles, Guan Zhong, a minister of the state of Qi, introduced a system which allowed anybody, even a peasant, to become a minister if he had knowledge and ability.
He went on to say, "I found that the many principles found in Guanzi could be applied to both business and personal affairs. So, in 2006, I founded the Guanzi Institute for Management and Entrepreneurial Studies. I wanted to take the passion I had for Guanzi, and my passion for entrepreneurship and create a path by which people could discover their inner entrepreneur. Through the Guanzi Institute I hope to foster a new generation of entrepreneurs by providing extensive business training, guidance and overall inspiration. It has taken me many years of hard work to gain the abundance and success I have in my life. I hope to pass on what I have learned so others can prosper and grow. My journey to Guanzi is only just beginning."
Guanzi Institute focuses on providing high quality educational opportunities that enable anybody to advance on whatever path they choose.
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