Geoff Mitchell has been a sangha member of Jikoji since mid-2021, when he followed his lifelong interest in mindfulness, introspection and conscious living up the hill from his hometown of more than 50 years. Through repeated visits to Sunday Programs, Zazenkai, and personal retreats, Geoff found a connection within a community that supported and elevated his practice. He began volunteering in 2022 and was eventually nominated for and accepted a board position.

Geoff will be receiving the Precepts from his teacher, Shoho Michael Newhall.