In Eastern religions, the afterlife gained more prominence since the adoption of the concept of reincarnation, where souls get reborn following death, going till there is no cycle of death and rebirth referred to as samsara. Unlike Western religions which focus on bodily resurrection, Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism and Jainism place great importance on the concept of reincarnation and its relevance in life after death. Even though there is no agreement on the concept of hell and heaven, the religions emphasize on the need to do good deeds as this affects a person’s fate in the after life. The concept of karma as being synonymous with cause and effects of actions provides a moral framework for followers and adherents of the religions and philosophies, as one is expected to do good in order to be a better being in the afterlife. This is a comparison contrast paper on views about life after death in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Confucianism, Taoism, and Shinto beliefs.