The Humbling of Saccaka

Saccaka was a man who believed that absolutely no one in the world could outwit

him. He was so proud of his own intellect that he challenged the

Buddha to a public debate. He hoped to humiliate the Enlightened One in front

of a massive crowd of followers. Saccaka spoke animatedly, pointing fingers while the Buddha sat

calmly, listening with a gentle, knowing smile. As the Buddha

asked deep philosophical questions about the Self, Saccaka began to sweat and tremble.

The unbeatable debater found himself speechless, his once mighty pride crumbling into a heavy silence.

Above him, the spirit protector Vajrapani appeared with a flaming thunderbolt, warning him to