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# Mel Weitsman

(1929–2021)   Buddhist Monk

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Mel Weitsman was a Buddhist monk.

## Quick Facts About Mel Weitsman

Born July 20, 1929

Died January 7, 2021

Profession Buddhist Monk

## About Mel Weitsman

American Zen Buddhust monk... \| Hakuryu Sojun Mel Weitsman, born Mel Weitsman, was an American Buddhist who was the founder, abbot and guiding teacher of Berkeley Zen Center located in Berkeley, California. Weitsman was a Sōtō Zen roshi practicing in the lineage of Shunryū Suzuki, having received Dharma transmission in 1984 from S

##  Quotes by Mel Weitsman

> [When thoughts come, you can invite them in but don't serve them tea.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mel-weitsman/when-thoughts-come-you-can-invite-them-in-but-don-t-serve-them-tea/)

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> [The way we move within time is a kind of dance. We are always keeping time within one rhythm or another. Music,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mel-weitsman/the-way-we-move-within-time-is-a-kind-of-dance-we-are-always-keeping/)

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