Eight qualities of pure water 八功德水

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Pure water is said to be endowed with eight qualities:
《阿彌陀經通贊疏》說(大正三七‧三三九中):「八功德水,福勝凡間,含八德之殊功。八德者:一澄淨、二清冷、三甘美、四輕軟、五潤澤、六安和、七飲時除飢渴、八飲已長養諸根。」

  1. crystal clarity,
  2. coolness,
  3. sweetness,
  4. lightness,
  5. softness;
  6. it is soothing to the stomach,
  7. free of impurities, and
  8. clears the throat.