Lien-Chi (who prefers to be called simply “LC”) was born into a Mahayana Buddhist family. She began to practice mindfulness in 1986 with Thay Thich Nhat Hanh.
In 1994, Lienchi met Venerable Khippapanno. His kindness and wisdom swayed her to convert to the Theravada tradition. Since then she has been going on retreats regularly in Burma, Thailand, California, and Massachusetts (IMS). Lienchi has ordained 3 times and attended many retreats, ranging from 10 days to 1 year with Venerable Khippapanno, Luang Por Sumedho, Sayadaw U Pandita, Sayadaw U Tejaniya, and other IMS Teachers.
In 2015, Lienchi left her career as an architect in order to live and practice in Burma with her primary teacher Sayadaw U Tejaniya for 2 years. In 2017, Sayadaw U Tejaniya encouraged her to teach.
Currently, LC is teaching with InsightLA in Long Beach area where she wishes to share her understanding with others to spread generosity and wisdom.
LC’s retreats include: (16) x10 days retreats; (7) x3 months retreats; (2) x1 year retreats; (1) x2 years.
To listen to LC’s audio recordings click here.
Events with Lienchi (LC) Tran
When Awareness Becomes Natural: a Sayadaw U Tejaniya Practice Style RetreatAugust 9 - 17, 2025
This retreat welcomes both beginners and experienced meditators. Registration for this retreat closes on July 26th, 2025 at 11:59pm Pacific Time. If looking to join after this date, please inquire at guestservices@bigbearretreatcenter.org. In this 9-day retreat, we will explore Vipassana meditation in the practice style of Sayadaw U Tejaniya. Sayadaw’s approach is free from rigid forms, influenced by his previous life as a layperson and his interest in adaptable practices. Nonetheless, his teachings are rigorous, emphasizing Right View, Awareness, and a relaxed, gentle, continuous practice attitude throughout the day. You will explore how to create the conditions for awareness to…
Dharma Dharma: The Unfolding of NatureAugust 19 - 23, 2025
Camping and Monastic practicing in Nature A retreat offered in the Thai forest tradition. Participants must submit an application, interview with the teacher, and be approved to attend. Registration closes August 1st at 11:59pm Pacific Time. This retreat, inspired by the Thai forest tradition, offers a week of informal practice in community and nature. Led by Lienchi Tran, participants will camp and follow their own practice routines, with opportunities for discussions with Lienchi as needed. Participants must apply, interview with the teacher, and be approved to attend. The retreat provides access to an indoor common cabin (with a kitchen and…