Nikāya

Okay kiddo, today we're going to learn about something called nikaya, which is a word from a very old language called Pali. Nikaya means "collection" and it refers to a group of ancient texts that were written a long time ago by people who followed a religion called Buddhism.

Buddhism is a way of thinking and living that teaches people how to be kind, peaceful, and wise. The nikayas are collections of stories, teachings, and rules that were written down by the Buddha's followers so that people could learn from them even after the Buddha died.

There are several different nikayas, each with a different name, and they each have their own unique teachings and stories. Some nikayas talk about the Buddha's life and what he taught his followers, while others are more focused on explaining how to live a good life and be a good person.

Overall, the nikayas are very important to people who follow Buddhism because they help them to understand the core teachings and principles of the religion. They are also interesting to read because they contain many stories and lessons that can be applied to our daily lives, no matter what religion we follow.

So, that's what nikaya means, kiddo! It's a collection of ancient texts that teach people how to be kind, peaceful, and wise. Pretty cool, huh?