Emblem of Bhutan
The State emblem of Bhutan maintains several elements of the flag of Bhutan, with slightly different artistry, and contains Mahayana Buddhist symbolism.
The state emblem of Bhutan was designed by a Mongolian artist and it was commissioned by Ashi Tashi Dorji, the sister of the Queen Grandmother. The dorji was a weapon used by Guru Rinpoche to quell evil spirits.
The official description of the emblem is as follows: