Ying Chen took refuge to become a buddhist with Venerable Ji Ru in 1995. Since 2005 she has been practicing primarily in Insight Meditation Center (IMC), under the guidance of Gil Fronsdal. Since 2020, Ying has practiced the Naturally Arising Practice Method with Phillip Moffitt and Dana DePalma. Ying is a graduate of the Chaplaincy program from the Sati Center for Buddhist Studies and the Local Dharma Leader program from IMC. She also completed a four-year Dharma Teacher training from Insight Retreat Center. Ying facilitates the IMC support group for people living with health challenges and leads Asian Dharma Circle. She has been teaching in Dharma Ground since 2023. Her teachings are available from IMC, Sati Center, IRC, Dharma Ground, and Spirit Rock. Ying holds a Ph.D. in computer sciences. As a lay practitioner, she is inspired by the possibility of freedom and well-being in the midst of everyday life.
