1992, Master Tan Hai was recommended by the Secretary-General of Henan Buddhist Association to be the director of Ruzhou Fengxue Temple. The master's conscientious work style was praised by the temple. In 2000, with the approval of Henan Buddhist Association, Master was appointed as the abbot of Fengxue Temple and the president of Ruzhou Buddhist Association.
Because of Master Yong Hai's superb attainments in Buddhism, he was diligent and meticulous in holding public office and won the unanimous respect of the Buddhist community and believers from all directions. Since 1999, Master has been elected as the director and executive director of the 4th and 5th Buddhist Association of Henan Province. Since 2003, he has been elected as a member of the fifth and sixth CPPCC in Ruzhou City; Since 2004, he has been elected as a member of the 6th CPPCC of Pingdingshan City.