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Dalai Lama dons Patriots cap

Posted by Chris Forsberg, Boston.com Staff May 4, 2009 01:13 PM

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Wearing a Patriots cap, the Dalai Lama speaks to the crowd at Gillette Stadium Saturday. (Reuters)

The Dalai Lama drew cheers from those gathered at Gillette Stadium to hear him talk Saturday when he opened his appearance by donning a red Patriots hat, a gift from Patriots owner Robert Kraft.

From Sunday's Globe:

People rose from their seats, greeting the 73-year-old spiritual and political leader with a mix of reverent silence and cheers. "You rock, Lama!" someone shouted, the call rising from a corner of the stands.

Waving cheerfully, the Dalai Lama mounted a stage and settled into an armchair facing a troupe of young dancers. With a flourish, he produced something cherry red - a Patriots hat, projected onto the end-zone video scoreboards - and waved it in the air. Thousands cheered as he tugged the cap onto his famously shaved head.

Read more on the Dalai Lama's visit from Sunday's Globe, or check out more photos from the event.

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35 comments so far...

  1. Gunga Galunga!

    Posted by Ghost of Lombardi May 4, 09 01:36 PM

  1. Just Instant Karma Baby.

    Posted by teasea May 4, 09 01:49 PM

  1. can he rush the passer??

    Posted by mike k May 4, 09 01:52 PM

  1. Now that's a religious leader I can get behind. You show me a picture of the Pope in a Patriots hat and I'll reconsider.

    Posted by Rob in Central MA May 4, 09 01:55 PM

  1. There is no money, but on your death bed you will receive total consciousness.

    Posted by Carl Spackler May 4, 09 02:01 PM

  1. He's a big hitter.

    Posted by CarlSpackler May 4, 09 02:21 PM

  1. so we got that going for us..

    too bad it wasn't a pat patriot cap- that would have been pure magic.

    Posted by patsfan in hawaii May 4, 09 02:24 PM

  1. Big hitter, the Lama!

    Posted by Scptt May 4, 09 02:25 PM

  1. Big hitter, the Lama...

    Posted by emptyspaces May 4, 09 02:32 PM

  1. you know your team is the team of destiny when... here.

    forget tiger endorsements, i think the patriots found their new ad man

    Posted by dan May 4, 09 02:49 PM

  1. LMAO @ Mike, "can he rush the passer" !
    Oh yea, I think Vegas bookies just increased their odds last after seeing this photo.

    Posted by patsfan401 May 4, 09 02:56 PM

  1. Hey .....LAMA...

    How about a young pass-rushing linebacker and a fourth Super Bowl win, for the effort, you know?

    Oh no but you will receive another first round draft choice,,,,so we got that going for us....which is nice!!

    Posted by Carl Spakler May 4, 09 02:57 PM

  1. New England is special, we know and feel it--this could only happen here, because of the Dalai Lama's supporters, the fans,& Mr. Kraft coming together...what a great symbol for Patriot nation

    Posted by Richard May 4, 09 03:01 PM

  1. A classic example of Robert Kraft learning from his mistakes.
    This time it was a $14.99 cap and NOT a Super Bowl ring (ala Putin)!

    Posted by mikeinNH May 4, 09 03:34 PM

  1. ...pretty much rules out the Patriots ever playing that exhibition game in China....

    Posted by David May 4, 09 03:37 PM

  1. can he play short stop?

    Posted by robdog May 4, 09 03:58 PM

  1. hahahahaha.. so we got that going for us!

    classic

    Posted by Matt May 4, 09 04:05 PM

  1. Those with Divine Enlightenment know who the Super Bowl favorite is next season.

    Posted by JimR May 4, 09 04:09 PM

  1. Its not gonna work. The Dali Lama plays 4-3 defense.

    Posted by Jonathan May 4, 09 04:14 PM

  1. A looper, you know, a caddy, a looper, a jock. So, I tell 'em I'm a pro jock, and who do you think they give me?

    Posted by Spackler May 4, 09 04:20 PM

  1. YOu mean Coach Bill didnt cut him from the team for being too old?

    Posted by s.douglas May 4, 09 04:46 PM

  1. The Lama knows how to pick em'! :-)

    Posted by JP May 4, 09 05:03 PM

  1. Who's next Arlan Spector?

    Posted by Oollyy May 4, 09 06:14 PM

  1. Rumors that the Lama would be the new OLB for the Patriots have neither been confirmed or denied. But he was heard to say that he couldn't wait for someone to come over the middle with his head down.
    His signing will mean that the Patriots average age on defense will jump to about 75, bucking the recent trend of getting younger and more athletic on defense but will show a sure sign or raising the collective consciousness.
    Was heard telling Wes Welker, "When you can snatch the football from my hand, it will be time for you to go."
    He was originally drafted in the 6th round #199th pick in the Ming Dynasty.

    Posted by SteveB May 4, 09 06:25 PM

  1. The Lama says, "Fifth Noble Truth--the PATS kick ass."

    Posted by stan4444 May 4, 09 06:56 PM

  1. Right on!

    Posted by anapol May 4, 09 07:33 PM

  1. hey Ben -- it looks like the Pat's have reached into the Karmic renewal---- this could be our year!

    Dad

    Posted by Dad- Jim May 4, 09 07:36 PM

  1. Whether he is a big hitter or not, he is the only source of true happiness and inspiration.

    Posted by james May 4, 09 09:22 PM

  1. dalai lama says "no new taxes in massachusetts!"

    Posted by myco1 May 4, 09 10:39 PM

  1. Hey, Lama, hey, how about a little something, you know, for the effort?

    Posted by Joe The Drunk May 4, 09 11:53 PM

  1. Is he any relation to Dalai Parton? The other source of true happiness.

    Posted by teasea May 4, 09 11:54 PM

  1. I never knew that Tibetan Buddhists condone cheating.

    Maybe the Lama is there to make sure that Bill Belichick receives the ultimate punishment; to be reincarnated as Joey Greco.

    F.T.N.E.P.!

    Posted by The NY Giants Saved Football May 5, 09 09:54 AM

  1. forgiveness is the only true path to happiness.
    Though there are many paths.
    'Inspiration, moves me brightly'; paraphrases a song.
    The Dalai Lama in Foxboro?
    Definitely worth singing about.

    Posted by djyo May 5, 09 04:46 PM

  1. DID HE PLAY TIGHT END FOR ATTLEBORO H.S IN 1948 OR THERE ABOUTS?

    Posted by DICK C. May 6, 09 06:19 PM

  1. Yeah...you guys could go for another Super Bowl...if you cheat, again...

    Low lives

    Posted by Eagles4Lyfe May 8, 09 11:49 AM
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