section_path: Philosophy/Religion/Religions which view time as cyclical
section_name: Religions which view time as cyclical
paragraph_text: Religions which view time as cyclical
  
  Many ancient cultures, particularly in the East, had a cyclical view of time. In these traditions, time was often seen as a recurring pattern of ages or cycles, where events and phenomena repeated themselves in a predictable manner. One of the most famous examples of this concept is found in Hindu philosophy, where time is depicted as a wheel called the " Kalachakra " or "Wheel of Time." According to this belief, the universe undergoes endless cycles of creation, preservation, and destruction.
  
  Similarly, in other ancient cultures such as those of the Mayans, Aztecs, and Chinese, there were also beliefs in cyclical time, often associated with astronomical observations and calendars. These cultures developed complex systems to track time, seasons, and celestial movements, reflecting their understanding of cyclical patterns in nature and the universe.
  
  The cyclical view of time contrasts with the linear concept of time more common in Western thought, where time is seen as progressing in a straight line from past to future without repetition.