Rahula is a Tibetan Buddhist deity who is revered as a powerful protector and embodiment of wisdom. He is one of the eight great dharmapalas, or protector deities, who are invoked to protect the Dharma and its practitioners.Rahula is depicted in traditional Buddhist texts as the son of the historical Buddha Shakyamuni and his wife Princess Yashodhara. In Tibetan Buddhism, however, Rahula is regarded as a manifestation of Vajrapani, a bodhisattva who embodies the Buddha's power and energy.Rahula is invoked as a protector deity in Tibetan Buddhist rituals and ceremonies to overcome obstacles and negative influences, purify negative karma, and cultivate wisdom and insight. He is frequently depicted as a ferocious and wrathful figure, wielding various weapons and riding on various animals such as a dragon, lion, or garuda.Rahula is especially revered in Tibetan Buddhism's Nyingma school, where he is regarded as one of the most important protector deities. He is also revered in other schools of Tibetan Buddhism, including the Kagyu and Gelug traditions.