Dharmic religions on the other hand (think Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhi) tend to believe a cyclical eschatology. Buddha predicted in 5000 yrs his teaching would be forgotten followed by turmoil. A figure called Maitreya would then rediscover the teachings, starting a new cycle.

In Hinduism, Vishnu’s final avatar, Kalki, descends to earth on a white horse, ending the current Kali Yuga (the present age), and starting the cycle over.