[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Physical](https://indike.org/pramana/inp) › [Artefacts](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact) › [Victoria and Albert Museum, London](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.vam) › Bodhisattva Vajrapani # Bodhisattva Vajrapani This sculpture shows the Bodhisattva Vajrapani seated in the royal-ease (‘ajalilasana) posture on a lion-supported throne. (A bodhisattva is the name given to one on the path to becoming a buddha.). The handsome figure - beautifully poised, relaxed and dignified - is a classic expression of this royal posture. - **Kind:** artefact - **Date:** 900–950 CE --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.vam.im-2-1932](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.vam.im-2-1932) · Pramāṇa