KI: Manifestation from the Latent Realm through Difference

The character for “KI” is formed by a large circle, two horizontal lines, and one vertical line. It appears as if the character “SA” has been rotated 90 degrees.

The vertical line, representing the latent realm, is divided by the horizontal lines of phenomena. From this, we can interpret the fundamental core intention that all things originate from the latent realm.

Its relationship with the previously discussed “SA” is deep: it is the “difference” (sa) inherent in the fundamental core intention of “SA” that leads to the manifestation of all things as “KI.”