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The Buddha Speaks the Sutra of the Mantra to Ward Off Thieves and Harm is a Buddhist scripture, translated by an unknown author, generally classified among the sutras translated during the Tang Dynasty. This sutra belongs to the Esoteric Buddhist canon. Its historical context stems from the ancient societal need for prayers to dispel calamities, evil influences, and the threat of thieves and robbers. The core content of the sutra revolves around a specific dharani mantra, proclaiming that reciting this mantra can ward off all harm from thieves, poisons, and disasters, protecting living beings and bringing them peace. Within Buddhism, this sutra embodies the Esoteric Buddhist emphasis on the powerful practice of mantras. It is a strongly practical scripture for protection and seeking blessings, providing important textual evidence for the study of the integration of Buddhist mantras and folk beliefs.