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1. CAMBODIA

1.1 Venerable Daung Sopheareach
Hometown: Snam Prampey Village

Ethnic group represented: Cambodia
Years of practice: since 2005

Area of expertise: Sprain, twist or strain muscle, general
headache, gastro and abdominal pain, arthritis, momentarily deaf
(tinnitus)
Previous award or recognition received: 1. Community
recognition 2008 2. A few interviews about treatment by
supernatural powers in Dara Magazine and Popular Magazine
(2008 &2009)

Work experiences: With more than 10-year experience, Venerable Daung Sopheareach, a
folk healer who is an expert in Dhamma therapy, has used non-pharmacological approach
for his treatment procedure.He treats his patients by sending meditation power to the patient
who sits face to face 4-5 meters away. From past to present, he has treated his patients
suffering from various diseases, except serious and chronic diseases like cancer, which he
has never treated before.
Showcase summary: Venerable Daung Sopheareach used mind powers gained from
meditation and saying Buddhist prayers to treat patients who had mild or moderate sprained,
twisted muscle and general headache.