Welcome to the Practice Library

In this interactive webinar, we engage in practices of gratitude and joy, delve into our shared human experience, and explore the meaning of generosity in these tumultuous times.

'The Power of Compassion' with Roshi Joan Halifax and Sarana Institute

This talk explores the power and beauty of compassion in caring for our world. It also looks at some of the issues related to the challenges we face in giving care to others and how to transform obstacles through the cultivation of a motivation that is joyful and inclusive.

‘Don’t wait’ is a pathway to fulfillment and an antidote to regret.

In this highly interactive program Frank will help us discover how an awareness of death can be a valuable companion on the road to living well, forging a rich and meaningful life.

(Rev.) Andrew Blake guides a 10-minute Grounding Meditation practice. Grounding into the here and now through meditation practice has beneficial ripple effects for being more in tune and centred in your daily life. We hope you enjoy this practice and that it brings you great ease and clarity. Beginner Friendly.

10 Min

A simple and grounding practice to connect to the present moment and what is here for you now. This practice is beginner-friendly.

13 Min

(Rev.) Andrew Blake guides an 11-minute Morning Meditation. In those few moments after you wake up, you have the potential to enter a powerful place where you can set intentions, align with yourself and reflect on where you’re headed.

11 Min

Shamatha is a foundational skill for formal meditation practice. In this practice, you will be guided to bring your mind repeatedly into the present moment, utilizing your breath, posture, or something else as a focal point. Remember – the goal is not to have no thoughts but to bring yourself present to the Now once you realize your mind has carried you off.

15 Min

The work and teachings of Roshi Joan Halifax inspire this contemplative meditation. Enjoy the nourishing practice of cultivating a wise and open heart. Guided by (Rev.) Andrew Blake.

25 Min

17 Min

(Rev.) Andrew shares with us some simple tips for how to sit in meditation and increase physical comfort and mental focus.

10 Min

Learn with (Rev.) Andrew Blake how to build up your meditation practice. Things to consider our time, space, styles, and intentions. All of these, and more, go into creating a meditation practice that really impacts your life and supports you.

18 Min

(Rev.) Andrew Blake shares the basics, whys, and how-tos of Walking Meditation. We explore a range of techniques from Informal to formal style. Walking meditation can be a supportive method to liven your mindfulness practice.

12 Min

The goal of mindfulness is to help you be in the present moment so that you can choose how you want to respond instead of reacting to unconscious patterns and conditioning. So, how can mindfully washing dishes change your life? This video breaks it down a little.

18 Min

(Rev.) Andrew Blake outlines the common obstacles you will encounter on the path of meditation. These obstacles can be met anywhere along your journey, whether you’re a beginner or an advanced practitioner. This video reminds you that you’re not alone and there are possibilities to support you.

19 Min

(Rev.) Andrew Blake takes us through various methods to work with difficult emotions that block us, make us feel small, and fear change. Using mindfulness, meditation, self-compassion, and Tara Brach’s RAIN method, we hope this supports you in riding the waves of being human.

22 Min

(Rev.) Andrew Blake guides us into a practice for cultivating and feeling the quality of Undefended Love (based on a Meditation from Roshi Joan Halifax). The kind of love where we are not guarding or protecting our hearts but opening right up to the possibility of increased compassion for self and others.

15 Min

At its core, generosity is the foundation for compassion. It’s the lesson of letting go of our self-focus to connect to our greater web. It’s also about being fearless in seeing who we are and how we can meet life from the place of a loving and generous heart. (Rev.) Andrew Blake guides us in an 8-minute reflective practice. May it serve you and inspire your generous heart.

8 Min