Rigzin Lhamo is from Dzuktrin, Darlag County, Golok. She was born into a family that had many sheep, yaks, and horses. Her father was not the most educated man. He was happy to spend his time in secluded warm places, just enjoying the sunshine and looking after his yaks. In the winter time, their home was very cold and there were many storms, but he did not buy warm clothing, but just lived in raggedy clothes. In the future, his daughter would end up living the same kind of life. Seeing this, the kind Lama enrolled her in this school so she could get an education.