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  1. Topic Plans: Sunday 9/1: History of Buddhism and Siddhartha. Schools of Buddhism Monday 9/2: The 4 noble Truths and 8 fold Path Tuesday 9/3: Transforming Mind. Ways to perceive things as they are and transform negative experience into wisdom and positive action. Replace negative thoughts with practice and focus. Wednesday 9/4: Wellness: Healthy body healthy mind. Eating right, and healthy perception. Thursday 9/5: Deeper meditation. Evaluating situations that arise in meditation, evaluating them, and letting them go. Diamond mind meditation. Friday 9/6: Taking what we learn and reflecting positive actions and the 8 fold path in the community. Saturday 9/7: Reflection on discussions during the retreat: open discussion and questions. Longer meditation.
  2. Topic Plans: Sunday 9/1: History of Buddhism and Siddhartha. Schools of Buddhism Monday 9/2: The 4 noble Truths and 8 fold Path Tuesday 9/3: Transforming Mind. Ways to perceive things as they are and transform negative experience into wisdom and positive action. Replace negative thoughts with practice and focus. Wednesday 9/4: Wellness: Healthy body healthy mind. Eating right, and healthy perception. Thursday 9/5: Deeper meditation. Evaluating situations that arise in meditation, evaluating them, and letting them go. Diamond mind meditation. Friday 9/6: Taking what we learn and reflecting positive actions and the 8 fold path in the community. Saturday 9/7: Reflection on discussions during the retreat: open discussion and questions. Longer meditation.
  3. THe info is on the parcel entrance . Glad you found it. Sorry I didn't replay earlier in the week.
  4. There are some truths about Texas and some that are simply to narrow because Texas varies in ideas, political support and community. Here in the south side of Houston, People around the surrounding annexes tend to be more moderate and liberal. It is a cultural melting pot, and Dallas and Austin also follow that pattern. Further south in galveston is a whole different place, where it is an island community a different then mainland Texas with a wide variety of people. Suburbs away from main cities tend to be more far right, and conservative towards others. In 90% of the main texas regions especially along I45 , no one can drive worth a darn and are straight up disrespectful especially in pickup trucks.
  5. The tilia section is a different from just accesign your tilia account. Tilia is not linden labs and is separated. If you are not processing the funds then you are not taxed , and if you remain under 20,000 USD processed you do not have to pay tax to the IRS. The catch however is combined income. If you are retired, use second life as a subsidized income, and stay under the required bracket you can actually avoid paying income tax. Most people on SL minus large vendors and land owners won't be in that bracket. THere is other factors involved. NEver transfer funds you use to pay LL services in a given year (total sims X total Tier and fees plus 10% should always remain. That is not taxable income and safe. THe IRS website explain more details were virtual payed funds for services can be affected in certain ways, right now it's not a factor of tilia. IRS wants as much as they can get which is ridiculous. However that is the law, regardless of what players due, and services due. Keep yourself protected. Anything stored in Tilia however has there own service agreement. Most will have an active account but there are times people get frustrated, leave SL, and forget. If that is the case set a reminder for 11 months for tilia involved funds. The main aspect is money laundering.
  6. Don't transfer more then 20,000 in a given year and you won't be issued a reportable 1099
  7. You are trying to justify yourself without any need. I Deal with such things in real life, there is nothing you can tell me when it comes to tax codes, so be clear of that. When you use tilia, and covert to a US dollar, there are fees associated. If the account becomes unused, there are in FACT fees associated. Saying there isn't is 100% in fact wrong. back to active status. Tilia aspects are not owned by Linden labs when currency is exchanged. It is third party. It is outlined by linden labs. It is outlined in the agreement when you use Tilia. I recommend you read it completely. I know because I did an exchange on our 1 account through my partner, which we moved it off since he won't use it for exchange, and only mine. With the zero balance now, we received an email specifying about the fees if left with a zero balance for 12 months (the original contract specifies any fees left in 12 months or longer, but now inactivity means regardless of funds and the accoutn is not used for 12 months (has to be closed). on the tilia side, it is a contract. Yes you can use it for paying your monthly tier on a server contract. The tilia aspect is different then before. Tilia is a third party service. Even if one aspect is non-profit. To move it to the charities external account there is a fee. Our external does not charge a fee because it is non-profit status, The identification registered with Tilia is the non profits, with 2 additional ID's of those authorized as agents. . Tilia is the provider for virtual tokens and USD storage of exchange funds for linden labs. They have changed the maintenance fee with the deal with LL. Which is good news. Inactivity was changed to a whole year rather the the old 3 and 6 month one. Internal $L, or balance to pay tiers are not affected by fees unless exchanged for US currency.. --------------------------------------- Tilia may offer an “In-Platform Exchange” through which Platform users may purchase Virtual Tokens or exchange Virtual Tokens for a credit to their Stored Value Balance (as defined in Section 3.3.1 below) in accordance with these Terms. Internal $L, or blance to pay tiers are not affected by fees unless exchanged for US currency.. -------------------------------------------- "If you have funds in your Stored Value Balance and have not made any transfers to or from or otherwise accessed your Stored Value Balance for a period of twelve (12) months, your Stored Value Balance will be deemed an “Inactive Account.” Other forms of access besides a transfer include, for example, a balance inquiry or accessing your Account. Unless prohibited by applicable law, we reserve the right to deduct from any Stored Value Balance that is an Inactive Account a fee in the amount of the lower of (i) the amount set forth in our Fee Schedule or (ii) the balance of funds in the Inactive Account (the “Inactivity Fee”). The Inactivity Fee will be charged each successive month for as long as the Stored Value Balance is an Inactive Account." We will deduct an Inactivity Fee from your Stored Value Balance each month until one of the following events occurs: you make a transfer of funds into or out of, or otherwise access, your Stored Value Balance, such that it is no longer an Inactive Account; or the balance of your Inactive Account reaches zero; or you process a credit from your Stored Value Balance to a permitted account as described in Section 3.3.3 above. ---------------------------- Be sure to have funds of some sort if not using it for a long period, or close the account if you are nto goign to possibly log in for 12 months or longer.
  8. You need to read a bit further into. This is a good resource. https://www.taxlitigator.com/virtual-currency-constitutes-taxable-property-for-u-s-federal-tax-purposes/
  9. That's what I stated. Any virtual money exchanged for real currency is subject to federal and state laws. The new Tilia front is for those transfering fund credit to an outside financial group, including paypal, a bank account ect. Any virtual funds cashed out and placed in the Tilia (Third Party) exchange subject to fees by tilia, even if not yet transferred, should the use drop and become inactive.. I used to earn a significant amounts in SL, and during one period, after making so much, was required to report it. Cashing out was easier then, but now it is directly reported monthly rather then at the end of a year. The difference is it was for non-profit community support so we had to then file a secondary exempt form with all financial transfer records to the charity. (Applies to cashout to external accounts). be sure to check close with the fees once money is transferred to lindex, the moment you request it, there are fees. Conversion to Real USD, including account credit is still USD, but internal. As long as it can not be transferred to another account (External), it is ok. THe moment they allow it, ID is required. The IRS is interested in profit for tax reasons.. Even tho transfering to personal bank accounts is what the IRS will look for. Things they Do report and check. Large amounts of linden, transferred to another account that is then cashed out. In somes over 1000.00 USD worth, they record it. There have been cases the FBI has actually tracked such exchanges on Secondlife and other virtual worlds. The tax documentation is a requirement via the IRS and as explained in Linden Lab’s original blog post, will be sent when people reach certain transaction thresholds via processing credit and sales on the LindeX. Linden Lab are required to file a 1099K for US residents who make more than 200 transactions and those transactions in total are above USD$20,000. Most will not reach the 20,000.
  10. I love hayabusa trees ect, he always sent me one of everything new and special releases, I have many of the full trees , grasses ect i have purchased. Great japanese artist.
  11. It's not a factor of said or speculated. It a fact about how our cones and rods can detect and see detail such as pixels. It is not possible. A perfectly healthy eye can see slightly over 4k if perfect in the 50% of central view. . But 80% can not even see perfect 4k with our normal field of view. The very center of the eye has the best perception in a very tiny space, then lessens greatly . Looking straight on at a monitor your finest tune of view at a screen you can completely see is only the center 1/8 of the screen in high detail. Your eyes details is 1/2 that another 1/4 from that center. and less to the outer edge of site. Many may have had similar eye tests done that you can plainly tell that. It's the way are focus works combines with rods and cones for color detail and image details. At this point what matters is stability and smooth frame rate at current 4k. As well as contrast, and good HDR. Detail in textures and the separations are important. All of it is useless in Secondlife unless they get well beyond the current limitations. THe 8k topic has already been well discussed and the factor and limitations of our own eyes clarified. THe higher resolution can help with extremely large displays , but face the truth, 30" and below gaming screens are useless for it, and hardly beneficial to 4k. While I do enjoy 4k, HDR gaming, I am also playing on a minimal of a 58" HDR screen. 46 and less is not even a benefit, even tho super scaling can help with some fine details. . Your eyes has a vary narrow view for high resolution and the large screen has to be a good distance away from you to have any benefit.
  12. Human eyes can not perceive 8k, so it is a gimmick. The healthiest human eye won't be able to see a difference even on a 300 inch screen.
  13. It applies to exchanging lindens to real money through the exchange, which is a requirement of law. LL is required to comply like other companies to the laws since it is a US based company, and money exchange applies to anyone, regardless of country who wis hto cash out. US residents who make money on SL over a certain amount will also be issued tax documents.
  14. SEPTEMBER COMMUNITY RETREAT Dates: September 1-7 , 2019 Starting Time: 8am SLT each day. The Bellisseria Buddhist Center will be holding a retreat on these dates starting each morning at the center. This is a special community event with focus on well being, and studies that help in personal growth, community growth, as well as health and wellness. Members, students, and Secondlife members should gather each morning they can attend at the center at 8am SLT (PT), 10am CT. Days will begin with a meet and greet, then a dharma or wellness discussion, meditation, followed by a lunch break. We will then begin a community walking meditation in various locations on bellesseria, as well as visiting other spots for the community. This includes parks, pool areas, cafe’s , and centers. I hope to see you all. http://www.bellisseria.center
  15. A warm greetings to everyone in Bellisseria and Secondlife. I would like to announce an event for September for the whole community. Buddhist Center 7 day Retreat. Dates: Sept 1-7 TIme: Each day starting at 8am SLT (10am CT) Location: Bellisseria Buddhist Center. Daily community talks and wellness meditation. Community travels through various spots in Bellisseria including walking meditations. Talks from Buddhist and wellness teachers each day followed by food and community events and spots. Speaker sign up: If you are a RL health and wellness teacher or dharma speaker you can volunteer time to speak or cover a topic during one of the days. Visit our website and email me or call the center phone number to leave a message to set up a discussion that is fitting. All are welcome to come and participate. Speakers may use voice to speak, so try to have headsets to listen in. Website: www.bellisseria.center
  16. A warm greetings to everyone in Bellisseria and Secondlife. I would like to announce an event for September for the whole community. Buddhist Center 7 day Retreat. Dates: Sept 1-7 TIme: Each day starting at 8am SLT (10am CT) Location: Bellisseria Buddhist Center. Daily community talks and wellness meditation. Community travels through various spots in Bellisseria including walking meditations. Talks from Buddhist and wellness teachers each day followed by food and community events and spots. Speaker sign up: If you are a RL health and wellness teacher or dharma speaker you can volunteer time to speak or cover a topic during one of the days. Visit our website and email me or call the center phone number to leave a message to set up a discussion that is fitting. All are welcome to come and participate. Speakers may use voice to speak, so try to have headsets to listen in. Website: www.bellisseria.center
  17. I'm deciding on leting the Buddhist center go since we are on retreat several times in real life with alot of programs going on, then redoign it for bellesseria at a latter time perhaps inland rather then the boat house. THe center is so isolated on the back end of the pickle region. We also play on ESO on xbox live a lot these days so im paying basically to hold the land when it not being utilized alot. IF a mountain area becomes available it may be a better spto choice down the line.
  18. and to think I put another teacher in the buddha center for talks while I have been off playing Zoo Tycoon and Elder Scrolls online on xbox one X. I put a cardboard cutout of me upstairs. Think anyone will notice?
  19. Copying would never work in the case of the Buddha center, of cafe's, bars, ect. Luckily we have people transformign homes into something totally different. P.S. Someone need to put in a pizza parlor and sushi Bar.... And maybe china Buffet The buddha center has a salad bar and coffee station that is very nice for the public.
  20. I found a cute lighthouse lamp i like, ill have to check which it is online when home, had it awhile perfect fo the boat houses. Cna change colors on it.
  21. Well this has multiple aspects and factors: Hand designed items and textures: If it is original created artwork and product that is not for sale by yourself, then it violates terms if they don't have permission and use programs to steal the textures you hand created. Open Domain Textures and items: Taking textures off Google or the web is not your own work just because you upload it first. It remains open domain. Importaing #D mesh items from the web into blender does not make it your own. Marketplace products: If it is products sold or given by other makers that happen to be the same as what you are using, it isn't exactly copying, just using the same products. With the current houses they may position it in similar ways based on the house layout, but that is factors of the house. My neighbor used the same living room set as We have in the buddhist center, which is not for me to say, he saw it, liked it, and it is his right to purchase and use the same. Others likes how I divided and created the upper floor add on and division of walls for the dining meeting area, and living room on the boat. If they liked it I actually gave them free copies of the layout for that style, which is being compassionate and friendly to help the community. Ego makes a person want to stand out and feel self important. Compassion shares and appreciates the common likes.
  22. Since the start the Bellisseria Buddhist Center existed as an open parcel to aall public with a meditation/dharma speaking garden, residence spot, and community health and wellness teachers. website: www.bellisseria.center Map location and info is located there. Speakers, teachers ect will be listed on the info board. The next talks are not scheduled till August as we are on gatherings and retreat in RL at the moment, and have gathered at the RL location.
  23. THe reincarnation would be Maitraya, and yeah he is a bit fruity loving.
  24. I can't believe my eyes! Ever since us italians stole pizza from the french, and set the holly pizza covenant that clearly says "Thou shall not put Pineapple on pizza, for it is an abomination of the pasta lords" So many food infidels insist on corrupting the belly busting creation. So sad
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