Well, I've been studying taoism for several years, just whatever I can get my hands on, really, though I can't speak/read chinese (next goal). I learned how to play Erhu from my classical cello training, just took what I knew of cello/violin and moved it over to Erhu.. Had to learn a few things differently, but it all works out. Doesn't sound half bad, you know?
Nice to be a bum.