The relationship between Buddhism and the modern world is undergoing major transformation. How the teachings of Buddhism are able to coexist in our modern world can further the development of dharma activities.
According to the major tenets of Mahayana Buddhism, Buddhism and Dharma-paryaya (or Dharma-gate) were set out to benefit sentient beings. Dharma work revolves around sentient beings and is measured by the degree that Buddhism is able to satisfy the needs of sentient beings' minds. I must state clearly that this is the fundamental essence for Buddhism's continual existence in our world, and the starting point of our Dharma work. Buddhism's existence in our world is, first and foremost, the result of Shakyamuni Buddha, who possessed great compassion, great loving kindness, great knowledge and great wisdom, realized the ultimate truth of universal existence, which then led to the widespread proclamation of Dharma to the world, and the establishment of skillful means to ferry sentient being to the shore of enlightenment. Following that Buddhism and the organization of sangha were established. These are the three precious jewels that we often refer to: the precious Buddha, the precious Dharma, and the precious Sangha.
The only reason for the continual existence of Buddhism is to spread the Dharma teachings to bring about transformation in our world and ferry all sentient beings to the shore of enlightenment. The government's perspective that Buddhism can guide and lift the moral standards of the secular world, or offer a convenient way to interact with foreign friends, or bring about development to local tourism, is considered secular and mundane. Buddhism can be handy and offer convenience to secular life and at the same time does not breach its tenets.
However, it is important to remember that Buddhism brings benefits of Dharma, not secular or worldly benefits.