Born in 1978, he entered the Shechen Monastery at the age of five, and studied under the direction of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche. With 13 years he traveled to Yolmo and began studies with Kyabje Chatral Rinpoche, and his Father Lama Thupten Phuntsok. He learned several Dharma practices from both his Father and Kyabje Rinpoche. With 17 years he began his first three year retreat under the guidance Kyabje Rinpoche, in Sermathang, Yolmo. Upon completion he spent four years providing Lama service to many locals in Kathmandu, and then entered another three year retreat in Lhakhang, Yolmo. Again under the guidance of Kyabje Rinpoche to further his meditation experience. His main practice is Kunchog Chidu, a Terma of Rigzin Jyatson Ningpo, for which he has received the entire lineage of practices. He has also received the Dudjom Tersar Lineage practices as well as various empowerments of the Longchen Nyingthik Tradition. His Main Teacher was Kyabje Chatral Rinpoche, with whom he has studied since his early childhood. “Chatral Rinpoche has many precious disciples, who are great scholars and yogins. To go to the retreat centers, to give advice and teachings and to give Three Roots Empowerments Rinpoche sends Lama Dawa. Lama Dawa is like his son, he is always around him.” Sagyum Kamala www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYhrz9vBKOE Lama Dawa is inspired to share his Dharma Knowledge with all who are interested; he feels Compassion Meditation, Ngondro and Training the Mind are of great benefit for many westerners. He also offers many purification rituals, and leads Pujas to help introduce Buddhist Wisdom into the west. He provides individual consultations, offers his insight to any questions as well as provides divinations upon request.