Pali Canon

Imagine that a long, long time ago, a wise man named Buddha lived in India. He thought a lot about how to be happy and kind to others. He talked about all his ideas and lessons with his students, and they listened very carefully.

Now, many years later, some of the things Buddha said have been written down in books called the Pali Canon. This is like a really big collection of all the things Buddha talked about and taught to his students.

The Pali Canon is written in a language called Pali, which is different from the language we speak today. But some people have studied this ancient language and can read and understand what's written in the Pali Canon.

The Pali Canon talks about important things like how to be kind, how to live a good life, and how to escape from suffering. It also tells stories about Buddha and his students doing amazing things like solving problems and helping people.

Many people today still read and study the Pali Canon because they believe it has important lessons that can help them live happier and more meaningful lives. And so, the Pali Canon remains an important part of the history and teachings of Buddhism.