The Pali Canon is a collection of texts essential to the teachings of Theravada Buddhism. The Pali Canon addresses the rules of conduct and regulations within the monastic order of Buddhism, the discourses given by the Buddha and his disciples, and the scholastic interpretation of the Buddha's teachings (Fronsdal 2005). We will first focus on the speeches given by the Buddha to deepen our understanding of the Buddhist religion. [Buddha:] “What do you think, monks: is the form permanent or impermanent? happiness? » “Suffering sir. » “And in relation to what is ephemeral, suffering, naturally unstable, is it appropriate to perceive it in this way: “This is mine; I am this; is this my me? » "Certainly not sir." » “It is the same with feelings, discrimination, compositional factors and consciousness. Therefore, monks, every form – past, future or present; internal or external; gross or subtle; low or high; near or far - must be considered in this way, as it really is, with correct vision: “This is not mine; it's not me; this is not my self.'Source: Samyutta-nikaya 3.59.TR.JP.In this passage the Buddha speaks of the five aggregates which create a false notion of the soul. Since everything we experience is fleeting and constantly changing, we must try to achieve a clear perception of reality by dissociating ourselves from desire. Having a desire for something impermanent will inevitably lead us to suffering. Even the aggregates that are responsible for our self-perception are ephemeral and constantly changing. All experience is preceded by the mind, directed by the mind, created by the mind. Speak or act with a corrupted mind, and suffering ensues as the chariot wheel passes...... middle of paper ......ddhanet Guide to Basic Buddhism. Accessed May 9, 2010 (http://www.buddhanet.net/e-learning/5minbud.htm) Dalai Lama. 2005. The Universe in a Single Atom: The Convergence of Science and Spirituality. New York, NY: Broadway Books. Fieser, James and Powers, John. 2008. Scriptures of the World Religions. 3rd ed. New York, NY: McGraw Hill. Fronsdal, Gil. 2005. The Dhammapada: A New Translation of the Buddhist Classic with Annotations. Boston, MA: Shambhala Publications, Inc. Loy, David R. 2008. Money, Sex, War, Karma: Notes for a Buddhist Revolution. Somerville, MA: Wisdom Publications, Inc. Robinson, Richard H. and Willard, Johnson L. 1982. The Buddhist Religion: A Historical Introduction. 3rd ed. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Publishing Company, Inc. Smith, Huston. 1994. World Religions: A Guide to Our Wisdom Traditions. New York, New York: Harper Collins Publishing.