How careful must monks be about their use of water?

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                          According to this  list of the Patimokkha Rules,

>  Using water, or getting others to use it, knowing that it contains
> living beings that will die from that use, is a pācittiya offense. (Pc
> 62)

So, does this refer even to microbes in water? If so, how would a monk boil water for food and/or tea without committing an offense? Or even drink water without committing an offense?

Asked by Ian (2661 rep)

Sep 27, 2015, 01:32 AM
Last activity: Sep 27, 2015, 01:05 PM

How careful must monks be about their use of water?

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