About Austin Dharmata Sangha

Austin Dharmata Sangha is a community of meditators and practitioners who are committed to the path of awakening and cultivating compassion and wisdom. The Austin sangha hosts regular meetings online and in-person. There are no membership fees and we welcome all who are interested in meditation and the Dharma.

We practice under the spiritual guidance of Anam Thubten Rinpoche and encourage everyone to find out more about his teachings and non-profit organization, Dharmata Foundation, at www.dharmata.org.

“Life on earth is short, and all the time that is gone cannot be recaptured. People might sometimes wish they could relive their life, that they could lead life as a wiser and even more enlightened being. But not even a single moment can be brought back once it has passed. Therefore, each moment should be treated as precious, and the state of mind we have at every moment matters. It is possible to lead life now and in the future more consciously, finding meaning in everything we go through and finding the highest freedom. Such a choice is ours. It is never too late to wake up and make that choice.”

― Anam Thubten, A Sacred Compass: Navigating Life Through the Bardo Teachings

About Us

Janet Gilmore was ordained to teach by Anam Thubten in 2008. She has been a student of Anam Thubten Rinpoche for 25 years and gives Dharma talks, meditation instruction, and guidance to the Austin Sangha.

Austin Dharmata Sangha is entirely volunteer-run. Our steering committee members are:

  • Justin Cooper (coordinator)

  • Don Bender

  • Billy Boyar

  • Ginny Foley

  • Jimmie Dale Gilmore

  • Dan Hutton

  • Jodi Lane 

  • Gio Madrigal

  • Chris Parimienter

  • Cindy Phillips

  • Jim Phillips

  • Sam Ritter

  • Lindsay White

  • Riane Yates