Seated Bodhisattva Vajrapuspâ (Kongōke Bosatsu), from a notebook depicting the Diamond World Mandala

The painting "Seated Bodhisattva Vajrapuspâ (Kongōke Bosatsu)" by Takuma Tametō is part of a larger visual tradition associated with the Diamond World Mandala (Kongōkai Mandara), which is significant in Esoteric Buddhism, particularly within the Shingon sect. Originally housed at Mount Kōya, a major center for Shingon Buddhism, the work later became part of the collection at Ganjō-ji temple in Kumamoto prefecture, reflecting the historical movement and preservation of religious art in Japan.

The painting "Seated Bodhisattva Vajrapuspâ (Kongōke Bosatsu)" by Takuma Tametō features a central figure depicted in a seated posture, adorned with intricate garments and elaborate jewelry, characteristic of the iconography associated with Vajrapuspâ. The composition is framed within the context of the Diamond World Mandala, employing a rich color palette and detailed line work that emphasizes the spiritual significance of the Bodhisattva within the esoteric Buddhist tradition.