Does late-night recitation attract ghosts? How can sensitive people adjust?

You can recite scriptures late at night. There is no need to assume that the late hour itself will attract ghosts. First look at whether you are alert enough. If you are already very tired and not mentally refreshed, do not force yourself. Otherwise, it is easy to skip words and lines, and difficult to concentrate.

In my understanding of faith, the positive energy of recitation may indeed attract unseen beings who wish to listen and receive blessings. More often these are residual energy forms without particular resentment or consciousness. After the scriptures, reciting the dedication of merit should, in theory, allow most of them to leave. Spirit interference arising from recitation is relatively uncommon, although a few particularly sensitive people may still feel uncomfortable.

If you are very sensitive and feel uncomfortable while reciting, you can stop rather than force yourself. Switching to daytime recitation, or reciting at a temple with deity statues so that you feel more at ease, is another approach. You can also copy scriptures to settle your mind. There is no need to insist on only one method.