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Resolving conflicts

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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)) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------
Asked by Desmon (2725 rep)
Jun 10, 2024, 06:27 AM
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