London, Sept 28 : Actor Brian Blessed reveals that his first encounter with Tibetan Buddhist leader the Dalai Lama was far different than the solemn occasion he expected it to be. 

Brian, who recently met the Dalai Lama for the third time, recollects his first meeting with the exiled holy man in 1990. 

“He is truly extraordinary and has an incredible aura, although he’s not holier than thou,” Daily Express quoted Brian, as saying. 

“When I was alone with him I felt an incredible burning sensation in my head and body, which was quite electrifying. I found myself becoming completely honest with him, totally myself and ended up being semi-rude to him. 

“I told him that he made me sick and he giggled and asked why. I said because he was such a goody gum drops. 

“I asked him if he ever lost his temper or got impatient with anyone and he said, ‘Ooh yes, a while ago a doctor came and gave me an injection and he stuck the needle in too deep and ooh, it was so painful! I told him I hated him! He was a big fat doctor, fatter than...’ Suddenly he stopped and we both knew what he was about to say. He was fatter than me! 

“I pretended I was hurt and the Dalai Lama got down on his knees and asked me to forgive him. We just laughed and laughed – he has such a sense of humour,” he added. (With inputs from ANI)