This course is an introduction to Buddhist thought and practice that dives into the beauty and richness of the Pāli Canon, the body of ancient texts preserved by Theravāda Buddhist cultures in South and Southeast Asia. The course is intended for students of Insight Meditation, the convert-oriented Western lineage of Buddhist practice based in the Thai Forest and Burmese Satipaṭṭhāna traditions, as well as practitioners in any Buddhist lineage. It may also may be of interest and benefit to spiritual seekers of any kind, and those interested in the history of religions.