The Time Mandala: A Minimal Model of Temporal Sequence

This paper presents the Time Mandala, a minimal, domain-agnostic model describing how sequences unfold through time. The framework identifies eight recurring stages through which potential becomes action, produces effects, and re-enters subsequent cycles under altered conditions. The model is descriptive rather than predictive and does not advance causal or normative claims. By emphasizing structural sequence over domain-specific content, the Time Mandala provides a compact grammar for analyzing processes across psychological, creative, interpersonal, biological, and physical contexts.

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