This is a new translation of "Fushikaden", the fifteenth-century classic text by Zeami, founder of the No theatre. In addition to describing the art of the theatre, it provides valuable teachings on the aesthetics and spiritual culture of Japan. The lessons on the actor's art are based on a philosophical outlook on life. No was the art form of choice for the samurai class, and many of its principles echo those of the martial arts. Zeami's famous text is just as relevant today as it was six hundred years ago, and provides gems of wisdom to enable the "flowering" of life and spirituality. William Scott Wilson is the translator-author of such bestselling titles as "The Lone Samurai", "Hagakure", and "The Book of Five Rings". His translation of "Fushikaden" is accompanied by an introduction and a new translation of one of Zeami's most celebrated No plays, "Atsumori". "Fushikaden" the bible of Zen-inspired No theatre is now presented in English.