Lama Dawai Gocha is a Nyingma Dzogchen Yogi of Tibetan Buddhism. He first took refuge with His Holiness Penor Rinpoche when he was a boy and has continued to practice Buddhism for over 20 years.

He has received teachings from H.H. Dalai Lama, H.H. Penor Rinpoche, Mingyur Rinpoche, Dodrupchen and many others; receiving empowerments and instructions on the full range of Buddhist practices, from Śrāvakayāna to Atiyoga.