Buddhist signs

I am clearing my computer of some old stuff and came across some signs (as in sign language) which I created a couple of years ago to help my interaction with a few hearing impaired friends. I haven't been keeping in touch with them and have almost forgotten about these.

I was going to delete them but then thought perhaps someone could find these useful.

Buddha
The sign for Buddha consists of a B resting on a open palm.


Shakyamuni Buddha

The Bhumisparsa mudra, hand touching the earth is distinct to the historical Buddha and hence most appropriate sign to represent Him.

Amitabha Buddha
The Varada mudra or the Blessing mudra, i.e. open palm pointing downward, is a mudra Amitabha Buddha is often depicted in.

Bodhisattva
Make the Buddha sign and then move the B sign to the side. The idea being "next to the Buddha."

Ananda
Make the Buddha sign, then the standing palm changes to a A sign by the side. This represents the idea that Ananda was the Buddha's close attendant.

Dhamma
This is modified from the SEE sign for Law. Instead of L, the hand forms a ring by touching the middle finger to the thumb, which is the mudra for preaching (the Dharma).

Precept
Also modified from the sign for Law. Replace the L with P.

Refuge
Modified from the SEE sign for Shelter. Replace the S with R.