TIME-SPACE CONSTRUCTS

traditional representations of the space-time continuum used to describe the project

M A N D A L A
from Sanskrit (circle / enclosing the essence)
A mandala organizes the space-time continuum within a single disc, offering an all-embracing cosmovision

C A T H E D R A L
from Greek ‘kathedra’ (seat / base)
In the reclaimed and holistic etymology of the word, the cathedral is 'seat of a higher authority'

S A N C T U A R Y
from Latin ‘sanctum’ (holy place)
Sanskrit 'garbhagriha' (womb-chamber)

H Y P O G E U M
from Greek 'hypo' (under) + 'ge'/'gaia' (earth / land)
An underground temple

T E M P L E
derived from Latin ‘templum’ (time)
linked to Old English 'templet' (template / form in space)
"The temple is a space-time structure where we can con-temp-plate realities that paradoxically transcend space-time" 1

K A L A C H A K R A
from Tibetan: Wheel of Time

T Z O L K I N
from Mayan: count of kin (sun / day / time)
Combining archetypal power with mathematical magic, the Tzolkin is a calendar that gives the measure of sacred time

SOURCES

1   Rowena Pattee Kryder, Sacred Ground to Sacred Space

MULTIMEDIA SOURCES (video animations)

Cristóbal Vila - etereastudios  outside link