Bhikkhu Bodhi: Shorter Discourse to Saccaka, Part 3 of 3

This podcast delves into the Chula Satchika Sutta, where Satchika engages in a debate with the Buddha about Anatta, or non-self. Initially confident, Satchika finds himself outmatched by the Buddha's profound wisdom. The conversation then shifts to how Anatta is applied in practice, highlighting the differences in understanding between a disciple on the path to enlightenment and an Arahant. Despite his earlier arrogance, Satchika comes to respect the Buddha and offers him a meal, illustrating how the merit of giving varies based on the purity of both the giver and the receiver. The podcast wraps up by underscoring the depth of the Buddha's enlightenment and the lasting admiration that even Arahants have for him.