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Tongo Ni

by Sana Sparks - Tongo Ni

Tongo Ni

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I was given the name Tongo Ni by a man who thought he was a master of Japanese Zen, but not Japanese. Tongo means enlightenment. He said Ni meant "Miss." AI tells me: "Ni" means "to," "in," "at," or "for" depending on context. Ah. Closer to the truth.

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About Sana Sparks - Tongo Ni

Artist, creator, communicator, thinker. I make stories out of every and any thing, even songs with no words, and art with no faces. I create possibilities through music, words, and images. I help people find their own creative ways for a better life.

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