H.E. Namgyal Dawa Rinpoche

Biography from Rigpa Shedra

Namgyal Dawa Rinpoche (b.1974) is a son of Shenphen Dawa Rinpoche and grandson of Kyabje Dudjom Rinpoche. He has been recognized as a reincarnation of Garwang Sangye Dorje and was one of the main teachers of Dudjom Rinpoche. His mother is H.R.H. Ashi Pema Codon Wangchuk, a royal family member of Bhutan.

Tulku Namgyal Dawa Rinpoche was enthroned by Dudjom Rinpoche himself, who blessed him and predicted his future. He received his education at St. Paul Catholic School in Darjeeling. For his higher school, he attended Baha School in Maharashtra. Later he studied at Penor Rinpoche’s Namdroling Monastery and later in a Nyingma monastery in Kathmandu for further training in the Dharma.

Tulku Namgyal Dawa Rinpoche has received teachings and empowerments from the following masters:



• Chatral Rinpoche

• Karmapa Rangjung Rigpé Dorje

• Muksang Rinpoche

• Penor Rinpoche

• Shenphen Dawa Rinpoche

• Trulshik Rinpoche