NPR:

During visits to four monasteries, pictures of the Dalai Lama were openly displayed, a symbol of resistance to Chinese rule. The heightened security, including police presence and increased troop deployments in Tibetan areas, means protests are less likely this year. For one monk, “Cerdan,” whose real name was withheld to protect his identity, openly showing the Dalai Lama’s picture has become a test of will.

“Even if there are problems, we’ll display his picture. Even if they kill us, we’ll display it,” he said.