Ahisma is all about non-violence.  Turning the other cheek. There are many religons that practice this, but  the main ones are Hinduism and Bhudism. It has greatly affected Indian history. Ahisma has influenced American history as well! Martin Luther King Junior practiced Ahisma, as well as Mahatma Gandhi. Both of these leaders, as well as many others, practiced Ahisma. They were both non-violence people.