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\***/\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\ /\*** Why then, even if we do Zazen, does our mind not become pure? Still finding pleasure in doing what is not best for our practice and unable to become that pure mind like a baby-this is because we are filled with data from our whole past, from the past of all beings. Nobody wants to see and acknowledge that,but we are not born out of thin air. We live within a narrow-minded version of a much bigger picture. Harada Roshi. To study the Buddha Way is to study the self. To study the self is to forget the self. To forget the self is to be actualized by myriad things. When actualized by myriad things, your body and mind as well as the bodies and minds of others drop away. No trace of realization remains, and this no trace continues endlessly. Dogen. **What we do:** Are you interested in Meditation ? Perhaps you would be interested in our evening of Meditation? Our tradition is that of Rinzai Zen, our teacher Harada Roshi. Our main practice during the evening is Zazen, seated Meditation practice. Sitting together in silence we turn our attention inward and seek to awaken to the truth of that which we truly are. We start the evening with taichi qigong shibashi standing practice, followed by Zazen and end with chanting of the Heart Sutra. **Organisers Statement.** All interested in Meditation practice welcome, beginners and experienced persons alike. One Drop Zen Dublin is a Not for Profit Group. **A contribution of €7/10 for the evening to help cover rental costs is greatly appreciated.** **Unfortunately we do not own our own space.**

Thursday morning ramble in the Dublin Mountains. Meeting at the CP at 09:40 and on the trail head at 09:45. A very handy ramble to start the midwwek hikes into 2026. Distance will be approximately 16k. Hiking attire for winter hiking would be advisable. Bring a snack should u fancy a quick pitstop.

Looking for a co-founder or someone to help you turn your startup idea into reality? Join us for the first in-person event of the **Ireland Startup Community** — an evening designed to help founders, builders, and creative thinkers connect meaningfully. This event is perfect for you if you: ✅ Have an idea and need a technical or business co-founder ✅ Are an engineer, designer, PM, marketer, or operator who wants to join an early-stage startup ✅ Want to validate an idea or find collaborators ✅ Want to expand your founder network in Dublin ✅ Are curious about Ireland’s startup ecosystem *** # ✅ **What to Expect** **1️⃣ Founder & Builder Introductions** Everyone gets a quick 30–45 seconds to share who they are, their skills, and what they’re looking for. **2️⃣ Lightning Idea Pitches (Optional)** Up to 10 attendees can pitch a startup idea (60 seconds each). **3️⃣ Connection Circles** Meet people based on interest areas: • AI / SaaS • Fintech • Consumer / Marketplace • Healthtech • Social Impact • Design / Product / Engineering / Growth **4️⃣ Open Networking** Grab a drink, exchange contact info, and keep the conversations going. *** # ✅ **Event Details** 📍 **Venue:** The Food Hall, UCD Belfield 📅 **Thursday, 15 January 2026** ⏰ **6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Car Park is Free after 5 pm at the campus)** 🎟️ **In-Person Event — Free to attend** *** # ✅ **What to Bring** • Your LinkedIn / QR code • Your idea (even if rough) • Openness to connect • Good energy 🚀 This is where the next wave of Irish startups will meet.

[SOLD OUT] Hello! 🙂 Meeting place: at the Goethe Institute. I'll post a more precise comment on the day. Meeting time: 615pm. Please book online as this is a free event and likely to sell out. https://firstfortnight.ie/festival/beckettian-spaces-resilience Note / Disclaimer: Attending this event and every event in this group is entirely in every way at your own risk. Any questions, message me. Please please don't forget to join us! Thanks! Alan Beckettian Spaces of Resilience: Language, Creativity and the Mind. In partnership with the Goethe-Institut, The French Embassy, The Department of Drama at Trinity College Dublin and the Trinity Centre for Beckett Studies. This Franco-German event explores Samuel Beckett’s art of resilience across two contemporary artistic projects: a screening of En Attendant Monsieur Godot (France, dir. Alice Clabaut, subtitled in English) and a visual presentation inspired by the exhibition Samuel Beckett: The German Room currently at the Regensburg University. Through film, photographs, and conversation with artists, the event reflects on Beckett’s exploration of resilience and creativity, as well as on the ways in which Beckett's work keeps inspiring communities to find means of expression and grow solidarity and resilience. The artistic panel will include the director of the film Alice Clabaut and Céline Thobois, Teaching Fellow in Drama at Trinity College.

### 📢 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!**

### **Location:** **Ballinteer Community School (BCS) – Prayer Room,** Ballinteer, Dublin, Ireland ### **Schedule:** **Every Thursday, 8:20–9:00pm** ### **Ticket Options:** * **Drop-In Class:** €10 * **4-Week Pass (Prepaid):** €35 *** ### **Event Description** **Shake off the stress of the week.** This 40-minute class blends **breathwork, mindful movement, therapeutic shaking and deep relaxation** to reset the body and calm the mind. Suitable for all levels. ### **What to Expect** * Guided breathwork to open the lungs and release tension * Mindful movement to connect with the body and improve flow * Shaking practice to discharge stress and activate the fascia * Guided relaxation to finish feeling grounded and centred No experience required — everything is guided step by step. ### **Benefits** * Reduces stress and nervous system overload * Releases held tension from the muscles and fascia * Improves mood, sleep and emotional balance * Helps you feel lighter, clearer and more present ### **What to Wear** Loose, comfortable clothing. An extra layer (cardigan/hoodie) is ideal for the relaxation at the end. ### **To Book or Ask a Question** Text or WhatsApp **Catherine — 087 932 0165** ***

# Reset and Revive: Your Transformative Week in Provence **17-24 January 2026** *South of France – Where Escape Meets Evolution* *** Imagine this: Whisk youself away to the sun-kissed hills of Provence, where azure skies meet rolling vineyards and ancient villages. But this isn't just another holiday. It's your chance to **reset your life**, revive your spirit, and return home not just refreshed, but *transformed* – armed with a clear action plan for a brighter future. **Do you ever feel like there's more to life than the daily grind?** Are you stuck in the hamster wheel, scrolling endlessly through social media, dreaming of escape? Do you crave personal growth, meaningful connections, laughter, and adventure – all while building a roadmap to the life you truly deserve? If you're nodding yes, then **this is your invitation**. Stop running from your future – start crafting it. *** ### Why This Retreat? Because Holidays Should Change You, Not Just Distract You I've been there: Jetting off to exotic spots to "get away," only to return to the same routines, the same stresses, the same unfulfilled dreams. And guess what? So many others confess the same. We escape temporarily, but nothing shifts. **Not anymore.** Our *Reset and Revive Week* combines the pure joy of a luxurious holiday in Provence with powerful personal development. You'll unplug from social media, immerse in stunning experiences, and focus inward – emerging with a personalised game plan for success. **Powerful, right?** This isn't fluff; it's real transformation. Join a like-minded community for fun, laughter, and growth. Meet incredible people, share stories, and leave with bonds that last. *** ### What's Included: A Perfect Blend of Wellness, Adventure, and Growth From dawn yoga to sunset hikes, every moment is designed to nourish your body, mind, and soul. All in the breathtaking backdrop of Provence – think lavender fields, Mediterranean seas, and charming hilltop villages. * **Healthy, Delicious Meals**: Every bite fuels your revival. Fresh, locally sourced ingredients prepared with love – because wellness starts on your plate. * **Healthy Tasty Cooking Classes**: Learn to whip up nutritious meals that taste like indulgence. Take these skills home to sustain your new habits. * **Daily Hiking/Walking on Epic Trails**: Explore Provence's hidden gems – invigorating walks that clear your mind and strengthen your body. * **Charming Village Visits**: Wander cobblestone streets, soak in history, and discover the soul of southern France. * **Refreshing Sea Dips**: Dive into the crisp Mediterranean waters for an instant energy boost. * **Yoga Sessions**: Gentle flows to centre your energy and reduce stress – suitable for all levels. * **Sauna and Ice Baths**: Detox, rejuvenate, and build resilience with hot-cold therapy sessions. * **Gut Health Kombucha Masterclass**: Unlock the secrets of fermentation for better digestion and vitality – a hands-on workshop you'll love. * **Outdoor Gym Sessions**: Energising workouts in the fresh Provençal air, building strength, endurance, and a sense of accomplishment amidst stunning natural surroundings. **And for Those Ready to Level Up**: Optional goal-setting sessions where we dive deep into your medium-term dreams. We'll craft actionable steps, break down barriers, and set you on a path to achievement. No pressure – join if it calls to you. All this, plus plenty of downtime for fun, laughter, and spontaneous connections. We're known for creating unforgettable experiences – now with an added layer of purpose. *** ### The Transformation Awaits: Why Now? Mid-January in Provence is magical: Mild weather, fewer crowds, and that post-holiday reset vibe. With affordable flights making it accessible, there's no excuse not to invest in yourself. This isn't just a week away – it's a launchpad for your best year yet. Come back not to the same old life, but to a *better* one. More focused, more inspired, more alive. **Spaces are limited** to ensure an intimate, personalised experience. Don't miss your chance to reset, revive, and redefine. *** ### Ready to Escape the Hamster Wheel and Step into Your Future? Secure your spot today! DM to book. **Early bird special: Book by 1st December 2025, and save 10% on your transformative journey.** *What are you waiting for? Your better future starts in Provence.*

**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.

We offers Argentinian Tango classes for beginers and intermediate/ adv students every Friday from 7 pm to 8 pm and after it we are gonna run the Social which called is Milonga. Everyone can join us in whatever time that you wish. Everybody is welcome and level and ages as well. Please we recommend using comfortable clothes and dancing shoes in case that you have it. Hopefully we are looking forward to seeing soon Diana & Raul

**RELEASE+RESET + RISE EXPERIENCE** Experience the integration of breathwork, bodywork, energy, and dance in our immersive events. Step into a space where reset meets empowerment. Release + Reset + Rise is not a class. It's a full-body initiation into clarity, strength, and power. LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE. THIS IS A PAID EVENT [PLEASE BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE](https://www.releaseandreset.com/event-details/release-reset-rise-experience-5) **What Makes This Experience Unique** Wireless headphones create an immersive soundscape that cuts through noise and drops you straight into your body. Every track is intentional, moving energy, awakening emotion, amplifying presence. **The Journey** Across three immersive hours, you will move through: * **Guided Breathwork** — calm the mind, awaken life force, drop into deep presence. * **Somatic Movement & Bodywork** — release blockages and reconnect with your body’s intelligence. * **Immersive Sound Journey** — curated soundscape in wireless headphones for full-body release and embodiment. * **Energy Activation Practices** — awaken your inner power, open your heart, elevate your state. * **Dance & Free Movement** — liberate your expression, shake off stagnant energy, feel fully alive. * **Integration & Grounding** — lock the shift into your system, anchor the reset, and carry it into daily life. This is a full-spectrum reset — a space to breathe, move, release, and come home to yourself. LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE. THIS IS A PAID EVENT [PLEASE BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE](https://www.releaseandreset.com/event-details/release-reset-rise-experience-5) [Follow us on Instagram HERE](https://www.instagram.com/stories/release_and_reset/) [Join Our WhatsApp Group Here](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BnkkS9W0ZUSAOKsjwKyH2p?mode=hqrt1) **The Shifts You May Notice** * Emotional release that dissolves old weight * Nervous system reset into deep calm and stability * Clear mind, anchored mood, vibrant energy flow * Breakthroughs as profound as psychedelic states — without substances * Expanded capacity for joy, intimacy, sensual aliveness, and creative expression * Anchored confidence, embodied self-trust, untouchable strength **Who This Is For** This experience is for you if… * You feel stuck in your head and long to feel grounded, alive, and at home in your body. * You crave more than a workout or wellness class — you want transformation. * You’re ready to reset your nervous system and rise into your full energy. Whether you’re new to somatic practices or already deep on your path, this journey meets you where you are and lifts you higher. LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE. THIS IS A PAID EVENT[ PLEASE BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE](https://www.releaseandreset.com/event-details/release-reset-rise-experience-5) **What’s Included** * 3-hour guided immersion (breathwork, bodywork, energy, sound, dance) * Integration guide + reflection prompts * Take-home practices to anchor the reset **Event Details** **Time & Location** 17 January 2026 \| 17:00 – 20:00 Yoga Lab Dublin \| 1st Floor\, 28 Corrig Rd\, Sandyford, Dublin, D18 V274 [JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP TO GET SPECIAL DISCOUNTS](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BnkkS9W0ZUSAOKsjwKyH2p?mode=hqrt1) [Follow us on Instagram HERE](https://www.instagram.com/stories/release_and_reset/) If you have any questions please contact us at **[carmen@releaseandreset.com](http://carmen@releaseandreset.com/)**

Don't let the January blues get you down, come and join your friends from Dublin Local History on a four day trip to Killarney, The Gleneagles Hotel is offering an excellent deal . single room, 4 nights 3 dinners and 4 breakfasts for 326 euros. A double room costs 478 euros for the same deal. Ask for the Credit Union Deal, you can mention my name, Sheelagh Lane, when booking. While not fully finalised, some of if not all the following, will be included: **Trips and tours to:** Killarney House Muckross House Ross Castle County Kerry Museum, Tralee Wetland Land Centre, Tralee Walks lead by Carl The hotel has a lovely swimming pool and Spa as well. Details: Meet in the Galway Hooker at 12;00 12:30 Take our seats on the train On arrival in Killarney, we are met by the free hotel shuttle bus. Evening: dinner Further details will be supplied nearer the time. Book the Hotel before you press attend!

Click Here For More Videos: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/17vTa7EuwG/ ********************************* The Biggest Salsa Night to hit your mid-week is happening at Latin City Wednesdays. Get the feel of the Latin Beat as your hips and feet groove the right way. As always, we will provide refreshments and food. ********************************* Viva Dance Columbus (2809 Festival Lane Dublin, OH 43017) 830pm-930pm Cuban Salsa Lessons 930pm-Midnight Open Latin Dance Party $15 With Lesson $10 Just Open Dance ********************************** Free Parking, No Need to Bring a dance partner, No Sandals Please and Plenty of Space to Move Around.

For January, we’re reading Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy. For fans of Flight Behavior and Station Eleven, a novel set on the brink of catastrophe, as a young woman chases the world's last birds--and her own final chance for redemption. Franny Stone has always been a wanderer. By following the ocean's tides and the birds that soar above, she can forget the losses that have haunted her life. But when the wild she loves begins to disappear, Franny can no longer wander without a destination. She arrives in remote Greenland with one purpose: to find the world's last flock of Arctic terns and track their final migration. She convinces Ennis Malone, captain of the Saghani, to take her onboard, winning over his eccentric crew with promises that the birds will lead them to fish. As the Saghani fights its way south, Franny's dark history begins to unspool. Battered by night terrors, accumulating a pile of unsent letters, and obsessed with pursuing the terns at any cost, Franny is full of secrets. When her quest threatens the safety of the entire crew, Franny must ask herself what she is really running toward--and running from. Propelled by a narrator as fierce and fragile as the terns she is following, Charlotte McConaghy's Migrations is both an ode to our threatened world and a breathtaking page-turner about the lengths we will go for the people we love.

This is an in-person meeting. Did you know that unwanted emotions like loneliness, sadness, hopelessness, anger, fear, anxiety, or feelings of irritation don’t just fall on you for no reason. They are not random occurrences that simply happen to people's minds. They are definitely not chemical imbalance in your brain due to some nebulous chemical reactions by chance. Your negative emotions are the symptoms of the painful experiences that you have which are not healed, and which are still affecting you. The effects of these painful experiences are exacerbated by the pressures or difficulties of the other problems in your life. For instance, let's say you are already carrying a huge load on your back, then you cannot take on much more, but, let's say something else happens to you, such as the difficulties from the Pandemic, then the resultant combined weight on you can take you over the edge, kind of like the straw that break the camel's back. When this happens, people's attention usually goes to the straw that was added, but actually the majority of the weight had come from the huge load that were already there, holding a person down and causing a person issues. So how do you remove the huge load that was already there? How do you lighten them up? Is it possible to get rid of them? That is what this meeting will be all about. Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is created by the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.