Do Buddhists believe in the existence of demons?

Question 1

I guess I mean demons as they're perceived in Christianity and catholicism. Like real entities that can affect and haunt or influence humans. Do Buddhists believe in this?

Question 2

Yes, in Buddhism, demons or the Yakkhas belong to the lowest heaven. They are real beings who are born and die just like any other being. They can possess some humans.

sankha · Answer 1 · 2021-09-04T05:04:33+0000

Yes, in Buddhism, demons or the Yakkhas belong to the lowest heaven. They are real beings who are born and die just like any other being. They can possess some humans.

Do Buddhists believe in the existence of demons?

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