Principle and Methods of Buddhist Integration that Lead to Success in Mediation

Abstract

This article’s objective is to study principles and methods of Buddhist integration that lead to success of mediation by comparing and integrating nine Buddhist Dhamma and six principles of negotiation. Success in mediation depends on  the satisfaction of the parties, efficiency and  effectiveness. Thirteen Principles and methods of Buddhist integration are presented, and the term MEDIATIONPASS is coined to provide an easily-remembered mnemonic  1. Mercy; 2. Equanimity; 3. Deep Communication; 4. Issue Analysis; 5. Approach to Strategies; 6 Thinking Wisely; 7. Interest Finding; 8. Option Creation; 9. New Relationship Building 10. Proposal made clear 11. BATNA’using 12. Soft on humans hard on problems; and 13. Standard’s using.