1. In Hindu and Buddhist cosmology, an immensely long period of time; an aeon or cosmic cycle.
Usage: religious/philosophical term; plural of kalpa; often used in discussions of Eastern philosophy and mythology

Examples

• According to Hindu texts, the universe goes through countless kalpas, each lasting billions of years.
• In Buddhist philosophy, kalpas represent immeasurable stretches of time during which worlds are created and destroyed.
• The concept of kalpas reflects ancient Indian ideas about the cyclical nature of existence.
• Scholars studying Eastern religions often encounter the term kalpas when examining cosmological timescales.
• The Vedas describe the universe as undergoing infinite kalpas of creation and dissolution.