The 3 hand positions (each have the same representations as in Kosho as well as a fourth representation):
KIGAN- represents the spirit
KAISHU- represents the mind
HOKEN- represents the body
The moon disc over the lotus (adopted from the Sankrit syllable "A" within the Shingon practice):
The moon symbolizes the pureheart that lies within a person
The lotus symbolizes the heart latent within a person trying to achieve enlightenment.
The BAI (Bhai) represents the Sanskrit symbol associated with Yakushi (medicine Buddha of Healing).
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Kempo facts
