The Demon of Anger: Why Getting Angry Only Harms Yourself

This is a record of an interview with the demon Mo Xian Chen, who sought spiritual deliverance at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre in Australia. He now resides in the Western Dharma-Nature Land. This account reflects upon his existence as a demon of anger for over three hundred years. It was recorded by the chief writer, Shi Fa, on August 12, 2021.

Mo Xian Chen speaks:

"Namo Amituofo. I am the demon of anger, Mo Xian Chen. I never expected to be discovered by Practitioner Su so quickly! This place is truly as legendary as they say; it is certainly no ordinary location. Let me tell you, I am known by the nickname 'The Angry One.' I find myself getting furious over the smallest things, and the worst part is that I often do not even realise I am doing it. It has become such a deeply ingrained habit, a volatile temper that I simply cannot control.

Looking back, I never once thought that my personality needed to change. I always assumed that these outbursts were just a natural part of existence. I never imagined that I would eventually transform into a demon, nor did I ever think I would spend my time latching onto human beings who are prone to anger. It is a strange, dark path I have walked, one I never truly contemplated until now."

The Virus and the Angry Heart

"I came here today primarily because of the pandemic. I have been an active participant in this current viral outbreak. My specific role is to seek out humans who are prone to anger—especially those who frequently ignite with burning rage. These are the people we find the easiest to target. Over these past few years, I have observed all sorts of angry people. Each one has their own unique personality and their own selfish habits, always trying to protect their own interests. Because they are so self-centred, they are incredibly vulnerable.

Think about it—when these people contract the virus, they almost always succumb to the poison and die very quickly. It is not just the virus; it is the influence of their own negative habits that accelerates their demise. Their anger acts like a beacon, drawing us in and making the illness far more lethal than it would be otherwise."

Three Centuries of Wrath

"I have been a demon of anger for over three hundred years. For all that time, I have been unable to detach myself from the emotion of rage. I honestly never believed that there could be anyone in this world who did not get angry. I did not believe it was possible for a human to keep their heart completely still. That was, until I arrived here and saw the golden body of Practitioner Su. In that moment, I knew—I truly believed—that Practitioner Su was that one person who had mastered the heart. It moved me deeply. Because of that, I was finally willing to surrender and take refuge under the seat of Namo Amituofo.

I am now willing to join the mission to save the world. These past few years, I have seen so much of the world's suffering, and I know that here, one can finally find the Truth. I believe that everything I am seeing is real. To be honest, I am quite happy that I found this place today. Being a demon is not actually all that great. I am not a 'great demon' or a Demon King; there are so many powerful Demon Kings above me. Being a demon offers absolutely no benefits, only the constant cycle of doing bad things. So, the moment I saw this place, I decided that I wanted to stay."

The Cycle of Interference

"Over the last year or two, the world has been profoundly affected by this pandemic, and it has taken so many lives. I know that beyond the collective karma of humanity, a significant part of this tragedy is due to the interference and influence of us, the demon crowds. I have personally controlled over three million humans. Some of them were so prone to anger that even after they became ill, they began to complain about heaven and blame others, or they harboured dark thoughts and performed wicked deeds. These people died at an incredibly rapid speed.

However, there were a small number of people who, after contracting the virus, began to realise they needed to change themselves. Some of those who were willing to change actually recovered. In this life, they managed to survive a great catastrophe. It is a powerful lesson: anger is truly a terrible thing. It causes massive changes in your physical body and accelerates your own death. I know now, with absolute clarity, that getting angry is simply harming yourself.

I am so grateful that I came here today. I am willing to change, and I am deeply thankful for this opportunity to join the path of deliverance. Namo Amituofo."