When Buddhists take refuge in the Buddha via worship, they engage in actions which look very much like the devotional behaviors people encompass toward gods: They leave offerings, burn incense and chant, frequently with images of the Buddha in elaborate temples. Does this mean that the Buddha functions as a god in Buddhism? What is the difference between the devotion to the Buddha and the worship of Hindu gods in Hinduism? Explain how do you think a Buddhist would describe their actions to you if you asked them about it?