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Welcome back to the Death Dhamma Podcast!

Last week, while on my walk, I thought about regret. I was not experiencing regret, rather I was contemplating some statements I had heard from others who were experiencing remorse. One was a friend having second thoughts about moving into a relationship too quickly, and another felt let down by someone on whom he had relied.

It seems pretty normal for each of us to look at choices we have made in our lives and think that perhaps we could have done things differently. I realize that, in some ways, I am using regret and remorse interchangeably—this is mostly because I started this thought process with the word regret in mind. When I looked for teachings on regret, I realized that the suttas I am referencing use the word remorse.

For more on these contemplations around remorse, check out a recent episode of the Death Dhamma podcast, or read the article on the Death Dhamma column on Buddhistdoor Global.

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May you be well and happy, at ease, and free from suffering.

Margaret Meloni

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