Cyclical time is a concept where time is viewed as a repeating cycle rather than a linear progression. In this perspective, events and seasons recur in a predictable pattern, such as the changing of the seasons or the phases of the moon. Many cultures, including those influenced by Hinduism and Buddhism, embrace this idea, seeing life as a series of cycles that include birth, death, and rebirth.
This view contrasts with linear time, which sees time as a straight line moving from past to future. In cyclical time, the focus is on the interconnectedness of events and the natural rhythms of life, emphasizing renewal and continuity rather than a definitive end.