I like the thread on the dragon style salute. So why not also start one on the pak mei salute!

In the name of the Pak Mei salute the five fingers represent the five major lakes in China and the four fingers in the fist represent the four sea's that surround China. This means: All martial artists are one family, if you don't attack I don't have to come(fight).

But I find it hard to believe that this is the only meaning behind the salute. I expected (or hoped for...) some deeper meaning. I once heard something that the closed hand/fist represents the Taoist part of Pak Mei and the open hand the Buddhist side. But no further explanation was given. Any other thoughts on the Pak Mei salute?

Regards Lau