Honoring such a master begins with a serious engagement with his teachings as living instructions rather than mere historical artifacts. This means studying his major writings on the Nyingma tradition and the terma he revealed, especially those associated with the Dudjom Tersar, and doing so through reliable translations and authentic commentarial traditions. Study, however, is never presented as an end in itself; it is the ground from which practice, realization, and conduct arise. To preserve the integrity of this heritage, it is important to receive empowerments, reading transmissions, and oral instructions from qualified lineage holders who stand in an unbroken stream of transmission from him. In this way, the continuity of realization is maintained, not just the continuity of words.

At the heart of honoring his legacy is the actual practice of what he taught. This includes the foundational trainings of ethical conduct, concentration, and wisdom, as well as the specific practices of refuge, bodhicitta, ngöndro, guru yoga, and, when properly introduced, Dzogchen. He repeatedly emphasized integrating view, meditation, and conduct so that practice is not confined to formal sessions but permeates daily life. Practitioners are encouraged to maintain pure perception, devotion to the Three Jewels and the lineage, and to reduce self-clinging while cultivating compassion for all beings. In this way, the teachings become embodied rather than remaining abstract ideals.

Preserving his lineage also has a very concrete dimension. Supporting monasteries, retreat centers, and educational activities connected with his tradition helps ensure that the conditions for authentic practice and transmission remain available. This support can take the form of financial offerings, service, or professional skills, always with the motivation of benefiting the Dharma and sentient beings. Equally important is the careful preservation, translation, and archiving of his writings, oral teachings, and related Nyingma texts, so that future generations can encounter them in a form that is faithful rather than selectively altered or diluted. Such efforts reflect a recognition that the outer forms of the lineage are vessels for its inner meaning.

Finally, honoring his legacy means striving to mirror the qualities he exemplified. This involves cultivating humility, kindness, nonsectarian respect for all authentic Buddhist traditions, and a steadfast commitment to practice. Maintaining samaya and a clear connection with recognized lineage holders, including his successors and principal disciples, keeps one aligned with the living current of his activity. Those who are qualified may transmit the teachings in a way that is accurate and responsible, while others can still share reliable sources and gently clarify misunderstandings. When study, practice, conduct, and support for the lineage come together in this way, his activity continues to unfold through the minds and lives of practitioners.