DOI: https://doi.org/10.36344/ccijhss.2026.v12i08.002

Pages: 168-178

Nowadays, it is common to see the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in negotiation and dispute resolution of project disputes. Emerging AI-assisted systems and online dispute resolution (ODR) platforms provide decision support and negotiation assistance. However, they often lack ethical sensitivity, human judgment, and contextual understanding. On the other hand, these are essential in resolving complex disputes. Therefore, this highlights the need to integrate human-centred ethical frameworks into AI-supported negotiation processes to enhance the effectiveness of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). This study explores on how Buddhist ethical principles can contribute to improving AI-assisted negotiation to resolve project disputes effectively. Further, this study illustrates how these principles can support more balanced, ethical, and constructive negotiation practices through key Buddhist teachings such as Mindfulness, Right Speech, Equanimity, and Fairness. These values encourage awareness, reduce emotional escalation, and promote fair and mutually beneficial outcomes in dispute situations. This study uses a conceptual approach based on secondary sources. The secondary data sources uses include academic literature, case studies, and Buddhist texts. It examines how Buddhist ethical principles can be integrated into AI-assisted negotiation systems in project dispute resolution. The study discusses how these ethical principles improve the design of AI tools to enhance communication, reduce bias, and support better decision-making. It further highlights the importance of sustainable dispute resolution by preserving long-term relationships and collaboration in project environments. The paper further proposes a conceptual framework for integrating Buddhist ethics into AI-assisted negotiation, contributing to more ethical and human-centred alternative dispute resolution practices.