Jainism’s core teaching is ahimsa, compassion, and respect for all जीवों (souls). A person’s gender identity does not determine the soul’s spiritual worth, and transgender people are not excluded from Jain compassion, ethics, or spiritual practice.

In Jain tradition, the focus is on soul, conduct, vows, and liberation, not on judging a person’s inner identity. So, from a Jain dharma perspective:

• Transgender people can follow Jain values
• They can do pūjā, sāmāyik, pratikramaṇ, and other spiritual practices
• They deserve respect and non-violence
• The soul is beyond body and gender

At the same time, some ritual or monastic rules may differ by tradition and lineage regarding ordination or certain formal roles. But that is separate from a person’s worth in Jain Dharma.

So the simple answer is: Yes, Jainism allows transgender people to live as part of the Jain spiritual path, with respect and dignity.