Yes, organ donation is generally encouraged in Jainism when it helps save a life and causes minimal harm to the donor. The core principle is ahimsa (non-violence) and the willingness to relieve the suffering of others.

Key points to understand:

• Purpose: If donating an organ saves a life or significantly reduces another’s suffering, it aligns with the Jain value of treating all living beings with compassion.
• Living donors: Jain ethics caution that any donation should not cause undue harm or risk to the donor. Informed consent, careful medical assessment, and minimal risk are important.
• Posthumous donation: Many Jain authorities support posthumous organ donation as an act of charity and kindness, but opinions can vary slightly between Digambar and Śvetambar communities on specific guidelines.
• Individual choice: The final decision should be made with awareness of medical risks, the intention to help others, and guidance from trusted religious and medical advisers.

If you’d like, I can point you to a Jain Knowledge resource that discusses organ donation in more detail, noting any differences between Digambar and Śvetambar interpretations.