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Our mission is to make all of our programs accessible. Every fee-based offering has a limited number of pay-what-you-can spots available to support self-identified people of color, members of marginalized groups (queer people, transgender people, and  people with disabilities) and those in financial need (those for whom the cost to attend is not financially possible). 

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We work to protect the safety of all students. We reserve the right to remove any student from any class, sitting group, retreat, or any event if the student is disruptive to the safe learning environment we maintain for all.

Cancellation & Refunds

We reserve the right to cancel a class or special event due to low enrollment or other circumstances which would make the event non-viable. If InsightLA cancels an event you’ve registered for, you will be offered a full refund. If an event has to be postponed for any reason, you will have the option to either receive a full refund or transfer your registration to the same event at the new, future date. If you cancel, we apply a 5% credit processing fee and the refunded amounts are listed below:

MBSR, MSC, & MBHC, Mindfulness for Beginners & Special Events

7 days – 95% Refund
<7 days – No Refunds – Credit given if requested or donation to InsightLA

Fee-Based Non-Residential Retreats (note: Donations are non-refundable)

>7 days – 95% Refund
<7 days – No Refunds – Credit given if requested or donation to InsightLA

Residential Retreats

> 8 weeks – amount paid less $100
4-8 weeks – amount paid less $175
2-4 weeks – amount paid less $300
< 2 weeks – No refund

Residential Retreats with Financial Support:

> 8 weeks – amount paid less $75
4-8 weeks – amount paid less $100
2-4 weeks – amount paid less $200
< 2 weeks – No refund

Non-Residential Retreats (Multi Day Retreat)

Awareness and Wisdom: An Abbreviated Retreat for Daily Life

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LC Tran Teacher

  • Location Online
  • Experience Levels Experienced, Introductory
  • Date Starts Monday, November 15, 2021
    Ends Sunday, November 21, 2021

    6 nights

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“Do you know that [right now] you are reading? Yes? Good! That’s awareness. How much energy did that require? Was it tiring or difficult? No? So, you can meditate.”
-Sayadaw U Tejaniya

When our relationship to practice becomes tight, tedious, or filled with tanha (thirst) the simple practice of awareness and wisdom can easily fall out of balance. We get caught in liminal phases of indecision, turning towards unskillful coping mechanisms, and we forget our moment-to-moment practice. Fortunately, continuity of practice in the container of sangha provides a brighter and more energized path to help us in daily life. In this abbreviated retreat format, LC will provide instructions for practice for each day and we will discuss tips, insights, and reports from the field in the evenings. 

Please join us if you are looking to:

  • reinvigorate your practice in daily life (especially in mundane tasks)
  • create routine and healthier habits with a greater sense of purpose and accountability
  • improve your relationship with the nature of mind especially as taught by Sayadaw U Tejaniya
  • receive and give kindness and support from fellow committed sangha members 
  • gain and apply insights with wise intention

Schedule Nov 15-Nov 21:
7:00-7:45am Morning Meditation and Instructions
12:00-12:45pm Afternoon Meditation and Instructions
6:30-8:00pm Evening Meditation, Optional Group Activity, and Q&A

*Optional In-Person Meeting at Benedict Canyon (outdoors and shaded with optional masks) on Nov 21 12:00-12:45pm In-Person and Zoom and 12:45-2:00pm In-Person only. If you will join for the In-Person potion please register using the green button to the left AND by registering here. 

Please attend the 6:30pm session daily and choose between the 7am or the 12pm session each day – you are also welcome to attend all three sessions each day. 

Testimonials:
“Lien Chi “LC” Tran is one of the most experienced practitioners amongst the new generation of teachers.”
-Jack Kornfield

“Practicing with LC is like receiving a gift of skillful practices and embodied teachings alive with love and generosity. She naturally inspires and nourishs our heartful sangha. But don’t take my word for it. Please come see for yourself.”

“LC truly embodies the teachings and is an inspiration to study with. LC is so charming and sweet. Her smile is priceless. I loved how she shared so much of her personal life and emphasized the simplicity of and importance of practice. Together they have helped me tap into the essence of who I really am and have inspired me more than I ever expected to deepen my own practice as I prepare to share the practice of mindfulness with others. I highly recommend her to any and everyone!”

“I signed up for this event without any experience with Melissa or LC. They made a lovely teaching team, and I will intentionally look to incorporate workshops, daylongs, and future retreats led by them.”

LC Tran Teacher

Lienchi was born into a Buddhist family. She began her path of meditation in 1986 with Thay Thich Nhat Hanh in the Mahayana tradition. In 1994, she met Venerable Khippapanno, and his kindness and wisdom inspired Lienchi to practice in the Theravada tradition. Since 1998, Lienchi has been visiting Asia regularly and has practiced with... Read more

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Our mission is to make all of our programs accessible. Every fee-based offering has a limited number of pay-what-you-can spots available to support members of marginalized groups (people of color, queer people, people with disabilities) and those in financial need (those for whom the cost to attend is not financially possible).

These spots are offered on a first come, first served basis. Please pay at the highest level you can afford. In order for this support to be available, we rely on those who can afford to pay the full price to do so.

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