Harmony Without Borders: Buddhist Teachings in Global Conflict Resolution

Abstract

In this era of conflicts and humanitarian crises, searching for a sustainable way to build peace has become a pressing need. This article analyses the Buddhist teachings for global conflict resolution. This study examines how the Buddhist principles of ethics, especially nonviolence (ahiṁsā), compassion (karuṇā), mindfulness (sati), and moral leadership (dhammarāja-dhamma), can be applied to harmony-building. This article argues that Buddhist frameworks address the root causes of conflict. These share similarities with a theoretical perspective from peace studies that emphasizes long-term resolution. Concepts such as the Three Poisons, the Four Noble Truths, and the Noble Eightfold Path are significant for self-reflection and healing. This case study-based research employed a qualitative interpretative methodology. A multidisciplinary approach integrating religious studies, peace and conflict studies, and textual analysis is employed for the data analysis. At present, the conflict’s pattern is shifting to a more complex one. This paper demonstrates through historical and recent examples that Buddhism provides a sustainable model for peacebuilding. It concludes by advocating for the integration of Buddhist ethics into peace discourses. It recommends that Buddhist teachings will make a vibrant contribution to global harmony. Social Science Review [The Dhaka University Studies, Part-D], Vol.43, No.1, June 2026, pp. 193-206.