Meatless Meetup

Not to be confused with the Chinese Buddhist monasteries we visit, this is the Thrangu Tibetan Monastery, a large Buddhist temple in Richmond.

We are meeting at 10:50 just inside the back door of the monastery. We cannot be late because we are getting a tour.

First we will have a tour of the monastery. Following that there will be a very short talk, followed by a question and answer session, and a meditation. We will then have lunch. The lunch is made up of Nepali, Indian and Chinese dishes.

Please note: While vegetarianism is not a requirement of Tibetan Buddhism, this monastery serves only vegetarian and vegan food. 50% of the lunch buffet is vegan. Be sure to check which dishes are vegan before taking a portion.

Lunch is by donation.

Come prepared with cash for your donation and a question to ask.

N.B. We have to give the monastery an accurate number of guests as they are a charity and buying food for our attendees, so agreeing to the registration question when you RSVP is a requirement for attendance at this event. If you get removed from this event by hosts, it's nothing personal--you are very welcome to reregister and just answer the RSVP question.

Join us once again for a vegan compassionate Thanksgiving Potluck and partake in this feast of thanks and bounty with fabulous prizes! PLEASE READ ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:

Doors open at 5:00. Entrance is by donation. Proceeds from this event will go to cover the hall rental and Meatless Meetup costs.

This is your chance to build community. This is a family-friendly event, so please bring your loved ones young and old, veg or non. Though many attendees may not be vegan, please be sure to bring a vegan dish, as this is an animal-friendly event.

Who says Thanksgiving can't be vegan? Let's show them by bringing mostly traditional Thanksgiving-y dishes, vegan style!

Please bring a vegan dish, cut and portioned for serving, with at least 8 servings (=8 big scoops). Vegan means no dairy, eggs, honey, gelatin, whey/casein, or other animal byproducts. Please bring an ingredients list for your dish.

You do not have to cook. Store-bought food is fine to bring, it just won't be eligible for a prize.

Also, please bring a plate, cup, napkin, and cutlery for yourself, and a serving utensil for your dish. (a bag for your dirty dishes would be useful, too)

Rough Schedule:
Volunteer Raffle Draw 5:10pm
Volunteers eat circa 5:30.
Buffet tables open to everyone, in order of table number circa 5:50.
Raffle draws throughout the evening

Choices Market is kindly donating some vegan roasts from Big Mountain Foods and vegan pumpkin pies. Plant Veda is donating a scoop of Nora's ice cream for each attendee!

There will be fabulous prizes for the best appetizer, best entree, and best dessert.

This event will also feature the opportunity to win prizes in a raffle! Please bring some loonies and toonies to participate.

CONFIRMED PRIZES FOR THIS YEAR:

• $50 gift certificate for BEST ENTREE from Feast and Fallow

ª Best Appetizer Prize: Runner UP Best Dessert Gift box of non-dairy products by Plant Veda containing cashew milk, lassi, yogurt, and creamers.

• coupon from Dr. Matt Nagra (Naturopath)

• multiple $20 gift certificates for Sun Bo Kong vegetarian restaurant

• multiple $20 gift certificates for Po Kong vegetarian restaurant

Here are some other FABULOUS PRIZES from last year (stay tuned for updates):

$50 gift certificate for BEST DESSERT from MeeT restaurants

• $30 gift card from Virtuous Pie restaurant

• gift card from MeeT restaurants

• gift card from Eternal Abundance restaurant

• 50% coupon discount off any items at Vogue Cakes bakery, up to a $30 value

Join us at one of our favourite vegan restaurants, Viet Family on Commercial Drive.

For $26 CASH ONLY CASH ONLY CASH ONLY including tax and tip, each table of four will share the following dishes:

1. Fried Dumplings
2. Papaya Salad
3. Lemongrass Chick'n
4. Cha Ca Hà Nội
5. Dry Chick'n noodles - Phở Gà Trộn

Did we mention this event is CASH only?

As food is being purchased, chopped, and prepared for us in advance, RSVPing here is your commitment to pay the $26 by e-transfer IF you cancel less than 24 hours before the event.

NB. Busses stop nearby. Parking can be hard to find on Commercial Drive and its side streets. Give yourself time to find parking if you are coming by car.

Join us for dim sum at a different restaurant than usual: SUN BO Kong. With ten to a table, you get to sample a small amount of a lot of dishes at a great price.

$ 23 CASH ONLY / person. (Price includes tax & some tip. Diners are encouraged to leave some coins on the table for the servers, as we are getting a huge discount!)

1. Veggie Beef Congee
2. Xiao Long Bao-Shanghainese Style Dumpling
3. Panfried Veggie Bun
4. Veggie Scallop Taro Dumpling
5. Lotus Root Pancake
6. Veggie Shrimp Dumpling
7. Steamed Charcoal Bun with Taro Paste
8. Deep-fried Vegetable Dumpling
9. BBQ Veggie Pork Pastry Roll

$23 CASH ONLY, CASH ONLY, CASH ONLY. Did we mention cash only?
This is a set menu. Substitutions are not possible but you can skip a dish and still feel full.

Please note, these dishes are from the DIM SUM menu, not the regular menu.

N.B. Please note, to maintain our positive relationship with the restaurant, those cancelling with less than 24 hours notice will be expected to e-transfer payment for their meal to the host.

Those not answering the RSVP question will be removed but are welcome to reregister and answer the RSVP question.