As we said before, Buddha isn’t a god. He is not venerated as a saint, but as the great sage, as the embodiment of Awakening.
For this reason, showing respect for Buddha will be a central act in the visit.
Also acts of purification and merit-making to create positive karma and to progress towards nirvana.
Finally, the faithful go to the temples in search of refuge, a quiet place where they feel protected and can meditate if they wish. There is a world outside not always friendly, dispersed and demanding.
The multi-level roof of the Buddhist temples evokes the overlapping feathers of the bird’s wings, under which the chicks feel calm and safe.