Is there any mentioned in the sutras about specific approaches to resolving conflicts? Specifically, I am looking at applying an objective process. For example, if a person disagrees with another on the interpretation of a passage in the sutra, one way is to look at the Pali translation as an objective approach.
I am looking at a generic approach, one that presumably can be prescribed to resolve other disputes/conflicts in life. It might consist of a series of prescriptive steps. I understand that the attitude we take is equally important as mentioned in these answers ((https://buddhism.stackexchange.com/questions/39050/how-to-get-along/39139#39139) and (https://buddhism.stackexchange.com/questions/39050/how-to-get-along/39141#39141)) .
Lastly, I believe if such an objective process/approach is possible, it would develop one's ability to self-correct one’s own wrong views and positions. The rationale is that wrong views do lead us to [wrong places (SN56.43)](https://suttafriends.org/sutta/sn56-43/) .
Appendix A (extracted from [answer](https://buddhism.stackexchange.com/a/50958/24967))
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If views/positions are not in accordance with accepted rules, prevailing standards and general morality, they are outright considered wrong.
Where this is not obvious, the following steps can be prescribed:
1) Having acceptable ombudsmen/mediators or umpires/referees to the disputing parties.
2) Decision via majority or consensus (preferably consisting of experts in the subject matter).
Parties involved in conflict/dispute should process presence of mind, be conscientious and truthful. In addition, they should not:
- be easily angered or vengeful
- be spiteful or vindictive
- be jealous and possessive
- be scheming and deceitful
- be obstinate
Factors to consider before engaging in conflict/dispute resolution
- appropriate time (and place)
- matter should concern something factual
- resolution should be fruitful and beneficial
- follow the spirit rather than the letter
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