Thank you for sharing that. In Jain Dharma, the core is ahimsa (non-violence), satya (truth), and self-purification. Your sexual orientation as gay is not something Jain texts condemn. What matters in Jain practice is how you live with compassion, honesty, and non-harm toward others and toward yourself.

• For householders (non-monastic): Your relationships should be ethical, consensual, and respectful. Avoid harm, coercion, or exploitation. Fidelity and clear intent align with ahimsa and self-control.
• For monks and nuns: Jain vows include celibacy; this is a path specific to renunciation, not a judgment about everyone’s nature.
• Across Digambara and Śvetāmbara traditions: Both emphasize inner purity, discipline, and non-violence. They differ in certain rituals and interpretations, but neither tradition teaches discrimination against someone for their sexual orientation.

If you’re looking for guidance, you might focus on:

• Practicing compassion for yourself and others.
• Cultivating self-awareness through meditation and mindful living.
• Evaluating relationships through the lens of non-harm, consent, and truth.
• Seeking support from trusted spiritual teachers or communities that honor Jain values with inclusivity and respect.

If you’d like, I can share simple Jain practices or verses that center on inner balance and non-violence.