Richard A. Jaffe Knihy

Though fascinated with the land of their tradition’s birth, virtually no Japanese Buddhists visited the Indian subcontinent before the nineteenth century. In the richly illustrated Seeking Śākyamuni, Richard M. Jaffe reveals the experiences of the first Japanese Buddhists who traveled to South Asia in search of Buddhist knowledge beginning in 1873. Analyzing the impact of these voyages on Japanese conceptions of Buddhism, he argues that South Asia developed into a pivotal nexus for the development of twentieth-century Japanese Buddhism. Jaffe shows that Japan’s growing economic ties to the subcontinent following World War I fostered even more Japanese pilgrimage and study at Buddhism’s foundational sites. Tracking the Japanese travelers who returned home, as well as South Asians who visited Japan, Jaffe describes how the resulting flows of knowledge, personal connections, linguistic expertise, and material artifacts of South and Southeast Asian Buddhism instantiated the growing popular consciousness of Buddhism as a pan-Asian tradition—in the heart of Japan.

Crisis is inevitable. Will it hinder your progress or propel your growth? There’s no quick fix for navigating crises, but this guide offers insights on building a mental framework to weather the storm. Richard Jaffe’s journey illustrates that success stems from a strong mental state, leading to professional achievement, love, and fulfillment. Through engaging narratives, Richard and Charly Jaffe provide a glimpse into the emotional landscape of an entrepreneur facing numerous challenges. Readers will discover how to find solutions in seemingly hopeless situations, become adept negotiators, cultivate transformative relationships, and maintain composure during overwhelming moments. The emphasis is on fostering a mindset geared toward holistic success in business, love, and life. If you seek success that resonates in reality as much as on paper, this book is for you. Richard Jaffe co-founded Nutri-Foods International and SafeSkin Corp, both of which achieved significant market success and were sold to Fortune 100 companies. He now mentors aspiring entrepreneurs. Charly Jaffe is a storyteller and advocate for mental health, with a diverse background that includes producing for BBC News and working as a crisis counselor while pursuing graduate studies in Counseling and Clinical Psychology at Columbia University.