Understanding the Nature of Demons

Recorded and transcribed by Namo Amituofo’s disciple, Venerable HaiZe

January 9, 2026

The Destructive Nature of Demons

What is a demon? A demon possesses intense emotion and a tendency to view things negatively. Their demon nature and power are inherently destructive, harmful, and aggressive. Their behaviour and source of survival are derived from energy. They can enter the human body to absorb its energy, or attack planets to seize energy, causing one's strength to be depleted and personality to change.

The Pervasiveness of Demonic Beings

Demon crowds were once beings who possessed a physical form; they entered the Demon Realm as spirits without bodies. They are pervasive throughout the vastness of the Dharma Realm, such as the Earth, the Milky Way, the universe, demonic beings, other realms, and the heavens beyond the heavens. Demons can come from beings in the Demon Realm external to us. Because our thoughts, intentions, and behaviours are in sync, they can enter the body and interfere with its functions. For example, they may enter The Head to control one's thoughts, ideas, or behaviours, leading them toward negative development.

Karmic Creditors and Demonic Interference

Demons can be karmic creditors. In the past, we created enmity, entered the Demon Realm, and became demon crowds. In this life, when the karmic creditor gets a human body, they enter the body of the karmic creditor, acting as one of the karmic creditors who can interfere with and obstruct life, demanding the settlement of karma. According to their seniority, demon crowds include ancient demons, old demons, and demon kings, demon children, and demon grandchildren.

The Many Faces of Demonic Influence

Depending on their personality traits, they form different groups in the Demon Realm or exist individually:

• Personality Demons: There are personality demons, such as the demon of greed, the demon of anger, the demon of delusion, the demon of arrogance, and the demon of doubt.
• Desire Demons: There are the demon of greed for wealth, the demon of greed for sex, the demon of greed for fame, the demon of greed for food, and the demon of greed for sleep.
• Modern Technological Demons: If one is addicted to technological products, one can often invite the demon of technology, the demon of mobile phones, the demon of computers, or the demon of the internet into the body.

Pathways to Protection and Purification

To stop demonic interference, one must begin by changing personality traits, stopping negative thoughts, and stopping viewing things negatively. Start by keeping a good heart, speaking good words, doing good deeds, and being a good person. By aligning with the Universal Principle, the Truth, and the Right Way, you create a protective barrier. Namo Amituofo.