Proof of reality is not based on Life persay , reality is based on Galaxies , Stars , Planets , Moons etc. Without which Life could never evolve . The Material Universe the Periodic Table provides the foundation upon which Life Energy can take hold and grow and then evolve .
It has only been done 28 times, but then again the Dalai Lama forwent his chance at nirvana and stayed behind to help other beings stuck in the life and death realm (samsara). He is considered a god and a full fledged Buddha, I wouldn’t be surprised at all if He knows something.