GREETINGS!
Welcome to 'The Sentient Being.'
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I am Mitra Swayamdeep — a digital artist, poet, freelance graphic designer, and human development practitioner, passionate about exploring the intersections of creativity, mindfulness, and social change. I am currently pursuing Interdisciplinary Studies in Human Development (M.S.Ed) at the Graduate School of Education, University of Pennsylvania. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Social Work (Rural Development) from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Tuljapur, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work Counselling from Indira Gandhi National Open University. Over the years, I have worked with organizations such as ActionAid, Smile Foundation, Manuski, the Center for Learning Resources, and Eklavya India Foundation, gaining rich experience in grassroots development and community-based initiatives.
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Through The Sentient Being, I explore mind, nature, and contemporary social issues via art and poetry. Deeply inspired by Buddhist-Ambedkarite philosophy, my work revolves around knowledge, rationality, and liberation, using creativity to reflect on emotional life, social challenges, and the Ambedkarite vision of equality and justice.
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I conduct art and reflective learning workshops such as Thoughts & Beyond (focusing on personality and mental development) and Perception to Perspective (on mindful observation and creative expression), engaging children, youth, and communities in conversations on self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and social responsibility, guided by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s teachings and a vision for a compassionate society.
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Alongside this, I design and offer a curated collection of products—stickers, t-shirts, and more—that celebrate Ambedkarite-Buddhist philosophy, spreading messages of equality, mindfulness, and liberation through everyday art. As a freelance graphic designer, I collaborate on projects aligned with social justice, education, and cultural representation.
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I believe art is not just expression, but a way to spark reflection, inspire questions, and foster meaningful change. You can explore my work, and for collaborations, projects, or workshops, reach out to me at mitra@thesentientbeing.com
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With Metta,
Mitra Swayamdeep
Projects & Activities
My work spans across projects and activities that respond to specific contexts, communities, and social realities. I engage with creative practices, facilitation, and collaborative processes to design experiences that invite dialogue, foster connections, and address emerging needs.
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Each project is an opportunity to explore new ways of engaging with people and places—whether through art, education, or community-led initiatives—while staying deeply connected to the environments and relationships that shape the work.
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Through this approach, I aim to create meaningful, reflective spaces that encourage participants to share, question, and imagine together, nurturing personal growth, collective understanding, and social change.
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