Bamboo

About us: The Tibetan Dharma and Meditation Group is part of a Buddhist organisation based in Taiwan, which is centred on one of the greatest living Rinpoches (teachers) in the world at the moment. It aims to introduce people living in Ireland to Buddhist teachings and practices that have been passed to Rinpoche through his masters and their masters going back many, many generations in order to benefit and bring peace to all sentient beings. Location: We hold our meetings in the small hall at Sandyford Community Centre, Lambs Cross, Sandyford, Dublin 18.

### 📢 NEW YEAR FLASH SALE: Buy 1 Get 1 FREE (Only 3 Pairs Per Session!) **New Year, New Skills! Let’s make Wednesday the best night of your week.** Tired of the mid week slump? Want to master the art of sushi while enjoying a social night out in the heart of Dublin? Welcome to the **Ultimate Sushi & Social Experience** at Lucky Tortoise, Temple Bar. This is NOT a quiet cooking class; it’s a high energy, hands on food party where you roll, eat, and meet amazing people! ### 🔥 WHY YOU CAN'T MISS THIS (The "New Year" BOGO Deal) To kick off 2026, we are offering an exclusive **Buy One Get One FREE** deal for our Meetup community. * **Regular Price:** €65 per person. * **BOGO Deal:** **€65 for TWO people** (Only €32.50 each for the full experience + feast!) * **The Catch:** To keep it hands on and high quality, we only release **3 BOGO pairs (6 tickets) per session.** Grab them before they are gone! ### 🍱 WHAT’S THE VIBE? * **The Masterclass:** Our experts will teach you the secrets of the perfect sushi roll starting from seasoning the rice to mastering professional rolling techniques. * **The Full Feast:** You don’t just eat your sushi! We serve a curated Japanese inspired meal including: * **Signature Okonomiyaki** (Japanese savory pancake) * **Crispy Scallion Pancakes** * **Fresh Kimchi** * **All the sushi you've personally rolled!** * **Optional Drink Upgrades:** Want to pair your rolls with something special? A curated selection of **Japanese Beer and Sake** is available for purchase at the bar to perfect your meal. 🍺🍶 * **Fortune Cookies:** End the night by cracking open your 2026 destiny with our special New Year fortune cookies! ### ⚠️ HOW TO LOCK IN THE BOGO DEAL (Step by Step) **Important:** RSVPing on Meetup does **NOT** guarantee your spot. You must secure your ticket on Eventbrite to be admitted. 1. Click the link below to go to our [Eventbrite page.](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sushi-rolling-class-in-dublin-hands-on-japanese-cooking-experience-tickets-1264213890779?aff=Meetup) 2. Select **2 Tickets**. 3. Click "Apply Promo Code" and enter: **`newyear`** 4. Watch the price drop by 50%! 5. Check out and get ready to roll! 👉 **[LINK: [BOOK YOUR SUSHI SPOT ON EVENTBRITE HERE](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sushi-rolling-class-in-dublin-hands-on-japanese-cooking-experience-tickets-1264213890779?aff=Meetup)]** ### 🚨 FLASH SALE STATUS: * **Jan 7:** 1 BOGO pair left (Last chance!) * **Jan 21:** 3 BOGO pairs left * **Feb 4:** 3 BOGO pairs left * **Feb 18:** 3 BOGO pairs left **Don't wait! Grab your partner or a friend and turn your Wednesday into a sushi adventure!**

Join us for zazen (mediation) on Wednesday evening. **Wednesday** is for existing students. Beginners or newcomers to the dojo can arrange an introduction to zazen practice by sending an email. zen.in.ireland@gmail.com **On Wednesday**, students have the opportunity for daisan which is one-to-one with the teacher and gives the opportunity to ask questions in relation to the practise. It is a wonderful **opportunity** to deepen ones understanding and practise of Zen. **Mary Soshin Laheen** is the teacher at Earth+Sky Zen. Recommended donation is €5. We accept donations using the following Paypal link: PayPal.Me/earthskyzen The weekly schedule. Please arrive 10 minutes before start. Monday: 7am Tuesday: 7am Wednesday: 7am Wednesday: 6.15pm Thursday: 7am Sunday: 6.15pm

Fleeing his failed marriage in Berlin, Lukas Dorn revisits the West of Ireland, the place of his honeymoon two decades earlier. While his former wife is being cancelled at work and his daughter is arrested at a street protest, he tries to make sense of his broken life with a journal as his sole companion. His inherited memory of the Nazi Holocaust comes face to face with the present when he meets a refugee from a recent warzone. As Lukas communes with the elements in this wild coastal place, he is forced into a confrontation with the past that will carry him to the edge of existence. Conversation with the Sea speaks with heart-rending tenderness to the present moment, as it explores truth, illusion and the deadly silencing of war in a captivating tale of love in a time of displacement.

**⚠️ *Please note: RSVP on Meetup does NOT guarantee your spot. Only those with tickets will be admitted!*** **🎌 Step into Japan – A Hands-On Sushi Adventure** What's more fun than learning a new skill and enjoying wonderful Japanese food. **Join us for a hands-on experience of Japanese flavours, traditions, and the beauty of sushi-rolling in an inviting and fun atmosphere.** Feel the texture of premium sushi rice in your hands, roll and shape maki with expert guidance and compare your finished product with your friends. Whether you’re a food lover, a kitchen begginer, or just looking for a fun, hands-on activity, this class will leave you with new skills, a deeper appreciation for Japanese cuisine, and, of course, a plate of delicious sushi crafted by your own hands! 👉 \*\*Reserve Your Spot Now：\*\*https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-taste-of-japan-sushi-rolling-experience-tickets-1264213890779?aff=Meetup **Who Is This For?** ✅ Food lovers and home cooks – Take your sushi passion to the next level. ✅ Cultural explorers – Experience Japanese food traditions. ✅ Couples and friends – A unique and interactive evening to enjoy together. ✅ Anyone looking for something different! **What You'll Experience?** * Feel like a sushi pro – Roll and craft sushi with your own hands, guided by expert techniques. * Unlock the secrets of Japanese flavors – Taste, touch, and understand your ingredients. * Indulge in a true Japanese feast – Enjoy your handmade sushi alongside a curated selection of authentic dishes. * Hone your chopstick skills - Learn the basic of chopsticks and impress your friends on your next visit. * Create unforgettable memories – Laugh, learn, and savor every moment in this hands-on, interactive experience. 🍣 \*\*[Join the Experience](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-taste-of-japan-sushi-rolling-experience-tickets-1264213890779?aff=Meetup)：\*\*https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-taste-of-japan-sushi-rolling-experience-tickets-1264213890779?aff=Meetup ### What’s Included? * All fresh ingredients, premium sushi rice & sushi-making tools * Chopstick tutorial * Choose your ingredients * Roll some delicious maki * Hands-on instruction from experienced instructors * A tasting session of your own handmade sushi * Enjoy a flavorful Japanese experience with a variety of small dishes, including miso soup, edamame, and savory okonomiyaki. **Sushi ingredients to choose from**: Carrots, cucumbers, tofu, avocados, shrimp, salmon, and chicken katsu. **Sauces available**: Kewpie mayonnaise, cream cheese, soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, and wasabi. 🎟️ \*\*[Secure Your Seat Before It’s Gone!](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-taste-of-japan-sushi-rolling-experience-tickets-1264213890779?aff=Meetup)：\*\*https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-taste-of-japan-sushi-rolling-experience-tickets-1264213890779?aff=Meetup

The meaning of the word zen is meditation, zazen means sitting meditation. In zazen practice we begin to know ourselves, and to go beyond the limits of our personal ego. Within our tradition zazen is referred to as shikantaza, not doing, letting go of thoughts, dropping off body and mind. This sitting meditation is the focus of our practice. Language limits our ability to communicate the true nature of zen; it is something that is better understood through practice. We are open to everyone interested in learning about zen. Intro workshop for newcomers is available at 5.30pm each Sunday. The dojo is a sacred place and it is important to be considerate of everyone. We have many people that travel to practise together once a week or once a month. So for that reason it is really essential that we all know the structure of the sitting practise (when to sit, how to do Kinhin, the different bell sounds and their meaning etc), to ensure a silent, safe and meaningful meditation. And it's also great to meet everyone before the sitting practise. And answer any questions you may have. We have zafus and zabutons (mats and cushions) for all to sit on. Chairs are available too. Comfortable clothing for sitting, black or neutral tones best. We greatly appreciate a donation of €5 to cover costs if it's possible for you. Please arrive 10min before start so 6ish (if you're not doing the intro workshop). You are very welcome to our dojo!

Join us this International Women’s Day for a cozy, empowering brunch with a twist! *Her Shelf* is a feminist book roulette where stories are meant to be shared, not shelved forever. Bring a book by a woman (or feminist in spirit) that you’ve already read and loved. At brunch, we’ll pass our books forward, so everyone leaves with a new, surprise read—and a few new connections. This is about celebrating women’s voices, community, and the joy of passing stories hand to hand. Come for the brunch, stay for the conversation, leave with a book that once meant something to someone else. ✨ What to expect: * A relaxed brunch atmosphere * Feminist book roulette (bring one, take one) * Meaningful conversations & community vibes * A collective celebration of International Women’s Day All women are welcome. Come solo or bring a friend :) Magda & Srijata

Make New Friends💏! This Event is a large Monthly Social Salsa Dance Party 🎉🎊🎇 for Salsa Dancers and for those New Solo people who want to learn Salsa dancing. This Salsa Dance Party will be held in a large hall. There is Bar facilities, cheaper drinks and toilets are avaliable. Time of Dance Party from about 9.30pm/10pm. till after 1 am. Dress: Neat Dress. (Salsa Dance class lesson from 8.45pm to 9.30pm.) There may also be free Pizza at the end of the party like in previous parties. There are Salsa Social Dance Classes on Thursday evenings for those who like to learn or improve Salsa dancing. The entrance fee for the Salsa Party is 10 euros at the Door, which includes the Salsa class lesson. This is very good value. Place of large Hall is in Dublin 8. There is a large Free Car Parking at the back also. Dublin Bus 2 mins walk. There will be many other solo people attending from all around Ireland beside this meetup who already know this venue. In the past Social Salsa Dance Parties, over 270 people attended. https://youtu.be/DWir_XczIE8?is=YWe0j-H3tECeWaQx https://youtu.be/iyLdoQGBchQ?feature=shared So if you are Solo, like Social Dancing, meeting new people and or like a free lesson to start learning Salsa dancing, RSVP and I will send you the Dance Party Address Details on the day of the event. Many people come solo, so do not worry, come solo or bring your friends with you and enjoy the great Latino music and social Salsa dancing.

**Registration/booking on our system at least 24 hours before class is necessary. We do not take walk ins/your rsvp on meetup is not a booking.** BOOK [HERE](themovementstudio.ie/handstandsandcoffee) From beginner to winner! We have a special weekly 2 hour class that is more like a weekly workshop. It's a very social class, with amazing coffee, great coaching, and smiles and good work being done. Fancy trying something new? Spending time safely outside your comfort zone? Please visit themovementstudio.ie/handstandsandcoffee to book your spot Registration/booking is necessary. We do not take walk ins.

Join us for Zazen Meditation. please arrive at 6pm. newcomers please arrive at 5.45 for an introduction to Zazen meditation.

**Hands in the Soil: Community Growing, Learning & Craic** This first gathering will be a relaxed mix of **hands-on garden work, shared learning, and good conversation**. It’s about getting together in a real space, doing something practical, and seeing what ideas and connections might grow from there. On the day, we’ll: * Get our **hands dirty** with some light garden work and soil prep * Do some **seed sowing** and talk about what grows well locally * **Make kombucha together** and chat about fermentation, food, and simple home practices * Share knowledge, questions, and experiences around growing food * Enjoy some **fellowship, chats, and a bit of craic** along the way.Alongside the practical side, we’ll also have an open, informal discussion about a bigger idea: * The possibility of **small community “park farms” or gardens** in underused green spaces around Dublin * What that might look like, what’s realistic, and whether others feel drawn to exploring it further There’s no pressure, no expertise required, and no expectation beyond showing up with curiosity and a willingness to pitch in. Whether you’re experienced with gardening or completely new, you’re very welcome. Bring clothes you don’t mind getting muddy, and if you have them, gloves. Everything else will be very low-key. This is just a **first step** — a chance to meet, work, talk, and see if there’s a shared appetite to keep growing something together.

Are you Solo!! Would you like to meet and chat with other singles? We are having Social Singles chats. Chat with other singles and Make new 💑 friends🍻😀. Meeting other singles face to face is a fast way to see and get to know other singles without apps. We are meeting for social drinks 🥂 including soft drinks 🍺🍸🍷at Bruxelles Pub. We will go to another late bar afterwards. So Dress Nice & neat please. Leave your surfing cloths and 🏖 surfboards at home please.😂 [https://youtu.be/wD0Mm6WIcYs?feature=shared](https://youtu.be/wD0Mm6WIcYs?feature=shared) [https://youtu.be/jzy2dgEUOhY?si=e3mDbky36kyStLsV](https://youtu.be/jzy2dgEUOhY?si=e3mDbky36kyStLsV) Many new people come solo to socialize and make new friends, so do not worry if you are solo, you are welcome to join us. I will introduce you to others in the group,so you are no longer solo. 😆Welcome to ask me questions about hiking gear and 🐬🐠🐡 scuba diving.

This will be the first ever Book Club Meet up for this group! * We will be discussing Dating After the End of the World by Jeneva Rose (if you would like a free EPUB copy of this book to read on kindle, message me & I can send you the ebook) * ***Changed the book from Daggermouth due to it being independently published and hard to find in print**** * Feel free to attend even if you haven't started or finished the book ◡̈ ! * Small snacks will be provided. You’re welcome to bring your own snacks & drinks too! * Even if the meetup event shows full, you are welcome to come. If you can no longer attend the event, no worries, just please try to update your status on meetup for it.

🌱 Vegan Dinner + Bowling Night 🎳 Join us for a relaxed vegan dinner at Loving Hut on Saturday, March 14 from 6:00–8:00 PM. We’ll enjoy delicious plant-based food, good conversation, and chill, friendly vibes. After dinner, we’ll head over for bowling at Holiday Lanes for some fun and laughs 🎉 ✨ All are welcome 🥗 100% vegan dinner 🎳 Bowling afterwards (optional) Come eat, connect, and enjoy a fun Saturday night together 💚 Locations: Loving Hut 6569 E Livingston Ave Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 Holiday lanes 4589 E Broad St Columbus, OH 43213

Hosted by Wild Ones Columbus How to Install a Bog Garden, with David Marsolo Saturday, March 14th, 2026 10:00 am to 12:00 pm (Eastern Time) Innis House (Inniswoods Metro Park) , 940 S. Hempstead Road, Westerville, OH Public Welcome Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking A bog can serve the same functions as a traditional rain garden but has the advantages of being low maintenance, climate resilient and attractive for a much longer part of the year. David Marsolo is a long time Wild Ones member. He has been maintaining artificial bogs at his suburban Westerville home for about 20 years. He will describe how to install a bog and fill it with many interesting native plants including pollinator and host plants https://columbus.wildones.org/calendar-of-events-and-programs/?wo_event_id=11160

**Our March pick is *God of the Woods* by Liz Moore.** **This month’s novel is an award-winning literary mystery that blends family drama with psychological suspense. It explores women’s voices and relationships while delivering an exciting, eerie, and deeply suspenseful story. The book is 576 pages in print or 14 hours and 35 minutes on audiobook.** Early morning, August 1975: a camp counselor discovers an empty bunk. Its occupant, Barbara Van Laar, has gone missing. Barbara isn’t just any thirteen-year-old: she’s the daughter of the family that owns the summer camp and employs most of the region’s residents. And this isn’t the first time a Van Laar child has disappeared. Barbara’s older brother similarly vanished fourteen years ago, never to be found. As a panicked search begins, a thrilling drama unfolds. Chasing down the layered secrets of the Van Laar family and the blue-collar community working in its shadow, Moore’s multi-threaded story invites readers into a rich and gripping dynasty of secrets and second chances. It is Liz Moore’s most ambitious and wide-reaching novel yet.

Join us for a fun Saturday evening starting with dinner at Ranchero Kitchen at 6:30 PM, where we’ll be supporting an immigrant-owned local business. Pupusas: Beans, Potatoes, Veggie Homemade juices: Passionfruit, Tamarind, Horchata, Pineapple-cashew After dinner, we’ll head to Skate Zone 71 from 8:00–10:30 PM for skating, music, and good vibes. Come hungry and ready to roll! 😋🛼 Locations: Ranchero Kitchen 984 Morse Rd Columbus, OH 43229 (Same plaza as Ohio BMV license bureau) Skate Zone 71 4900 Evanswood Dr Columbus, OH 43229

Join us for our March Book Club gathering where we will come together to discuss *The Manor of Dreams* by Christina Li in a safe and welcoming environment. Make new friends who share your passion for books and connect with fellow LGBTQ book enthusiasts.

Join membersrs of the Central Ohio UX and digital design community for a casual monthly breakfast.