Its principles and practices are occasionaly revealed in tracts by its spokesperson; Charles Waine, who is also an instructor at the Monastery. These usually consist of the Esoteric Arts of; Cloud Writing, Celestial Steps, Chaos Linguistics, Inner Alchemy and Tea Ceremonies. Although the Monastery draws its inspiration from Chinese athetics and Taoist Philosophy, it also incorporates contemporary techniques and Chaos Theory. All of these revolve around the center like the Northern Bushel (which also plays very highly into their work) around the Celestial Pole.