Raised in a Mahayana Buddhist family in Vietnam, Lienchi Tran discovered meditation in 1984, inspired by the teachings of Thay Thich Nhat Hanh. Her journey deepened in 1992 when she attended a retreat with Bhante Khippapanno, leading her to ordain and fully immerse herself in Theravada Buddhism. In 1998, she continued her training in Burma under Sayadaw U Pandita, and in 2003, she found her path profoundly shaped by her primary teacher, Sayadaw U Tejaniya, who encouraged mindfulness as a natural
part of daily life.
After transitioning from monastic life, Lienchi returned to her career as an architect, weaving mindfulness into both her work and everyday experiences. Encouraged by her teachers, she began sharing meditation in 2017 and later completed the Four-Year Teacher Training at IMC/IRC with Gil Fronsdal and Andrea Fella.
Today, Lienchi shares the Dharma with warmth and compassion, supporting others as they cultivate understanding and mindfulness in their lives. She is dedicated to making mindfulness accessible and meaningful, guiding others with warmth and clarity as they deepen their practice.
More information about Lienchi on Lienchitran.org.
Events with Lienchi (LC) Tran
Coming Home to Our SensesApril 22 - 26, 2026
Open to experienced and new practitioners Registration closes on April 8, 2026. If joining after this date, please contact us. Along the path of Dharma practice, we cultivate the habit to connect with the truth of each moment — as it’s felt in the body, seen through the eyes, and heard through the ears of the heart. By doing so, we begin to transform our relationship with experience itself. Instead of resisting, fixing, or fleeing what arises, we learn to meet each moment with curiosity and care. From this intimacy with life as it is, peace and joy naturally emerge.…