This ancient temple in Japan provides shelter for women experiencing marital violence

Last update:October 26, 2024, 1:11 pm EST

It is said that in Japan at that time only men could divorce their wives.

The temple of divorce is another name for this temple.

The earth is full of all kinds of places, from peaceful beauty to religious sites. The beauty of many tourist attractions is well known. Each place has its own set of religious beliefs. When it comes to temples, there are countless temples around the world, although India has many temples dedicated to different gods and goddesses. There are several Hindu temples in places like Indonesia and Cambodia. But today we will tell you about a special temple.

In India, people usually ring the temple bell to fulfill their desires. Among many other aspirations, people visit the temple to pray for the safety of their families and the long life of their wives and children. However, women who are harassed by their marriages can go to the world temple. The temple of divorce is another name for this temple. This temple is said to provide shelter and deliverance to wives who are victims of violence from their husbands.

We are discussing the Matsugaoka Tokei-ji temple in Japan. Another name is the Temple of Divorce. The temple has several hundred years of history. It is said that in Japan at that time only men could divorce their wives. As for women who were harassed by their husbands, the sanctuary was their only source of help. Any woman who had experienced domestic violence could enter this temple. By coming here, they were freed from their marriages.

This extraordinary cathedral has hundreds of years of history. This temple is said to be six hundred years old. It is located in the Japanese city of Kamakura. The temple was built by the nun Kakusan and her husband Hojo Tokimun. She couldn’t divorce her husband, but she wasn’t happy with him either. As a result, she began to live in this temple. The woman can then spend three years in this temple if she wants to file for divorce from her husband. It was then reduced to two years. For a very long time, men were not allowed to enter this sanctuary. After Engaku-ji took control of it later in 1902, a male abbot was appointed to this temple. Then men began to enter the temple. Currently, the temple is not involved in any legal matters regarding divorce. However, many remember this sanctuary as a place where women could find safety in the past.

Matsugaoka Tokeiji Shrine has stunning architecture and is surrounded by beautiful gardens. The temple is now a powerful representation of women’s liberation and empowerment.