Title: Different Paradigms in Addressing a Cultural Conflict Key elements of the Buddhist paradigm: – Belief in the concept of interdependence and interconnectedness – Emphasis on compassion and non-violent resolution of conflicts – Focus on

Read the scenario below.  Then think first about what you would think and do as a Buddhist.  Then go back and think from the point of view of believers in the “sacred bloodline” of their people.  Then, do the same for either the American Ideal or Christian paradigm.  This is not a conventional essay, so do each of the paradigms in four small sections labeled “Key elements of the paradigm,” “What is the problem?” “How to fix the problem,” and “What justifies my answer.”  Do each one separately one at a time in this format.