Devotion to the buddha and the worship of hindu gods

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

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