Vajrayāna · Nyingma and Kagyu

2016 training programme · documented in 2017; intensive registration in 2018 · Art and inner practice · Documented · Biographical account or programme record

Alex describes himself as a Western Vajrayāna Buddhist in the Nyingma and Kagyu traditions through his teacher Reginald “Reggie” Ray and the line of Chögyam Trungpa. Records include the 2016 Dharma Ocean programme and a 2018 Vajrayāna Training Intensive registration.

Evidence

Attested · B01

Alex Gordon-Brander · Career and practice account

11 Nov 2026 · Alex’s biographical account

Alex described his original CFO and founding role at Algae Systems, his launch CEO role at XAIA and the practice traditions to include.

Source record

Attested · B03

Alex Gordon-Brander · Practice chronology

2012–2026 · Alex’s practice account and dated records

Alex’s account and dated practice notes support the training dates shown. Programme links provide institutional context.

Source record

Public · P57

Dharma Ocean Foundation

Public programme · Practice community

Institutional context for Alex’s named Vajrayāna training.

Source record · Published source

Public · P61

Shambhala · Reginald A. Ray

Public biography · Publisher biography

Publisher biography of Alex’s named Vajrayāna teacher.

Source record · Published source

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