The European Sakya Monlam for Universal Peace and Happiness has been held in Paris, in the Kagyu Dzong Buddhist centre. Sakya Ghongma Trichen Rinpoche presided, together with the 42nd Trizin Ratna Vajra Rinpoche, 43rd Trizin Gyana Vajra Rinpoche, Dhungsey Avikrita Vajra Rinpoche and Dhungsey Asanga Vajra Rinpoche, with over 5,000 devotees attending from across Europe. Everyone present received a blessing from the 42nd Trizin Ratna Vajra Rinpoche.